Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip Private
73CL · Hayfield, CA · 1,335 ft elevation · var 13E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 73CL
- Coordinates
- 33.6981, -115.6382
- Elevation
- 1,335 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RIVERSIDE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1976/05
- Distance from city
- 12 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:03 AM | 12:03Z |
| Sunrise | 05:32 AM | 12:32Z |
| Sunset | 07:56 PM | 02:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:25 PM | 03:25Z |
Plan a flight from 73CL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,000 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNP · Twentynine Palms | VORTAC | 114.20 | r150° / 25.7 NM |
| TRM · Thermal | VORTAC | 116.20 | r068° / 26.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 73CL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT USE DURING VFR CONDITIONS ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 73CL in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 73CL
Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip (73CL) is an airport in Hayfield, CA, at 1,335 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 73CL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 73CL have a control tower?
No. Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 73CL?
Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 73CL?
Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip is in Hayfield, CA, at an elevation of 1,335 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6981, -115.6382.
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