Torrey Pines Gliderport GliderportPrivate
CA84 · San Diego, CA · 372 ft elevation · var 13E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- CA84
- Coordinates
- 32.8897, -117.2470
- Elevation
- 372 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN DIEGO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1961/11
- Distance from city
- 11 NW
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 | 05:12 AM | 12:12Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 12:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:00 PM | 03:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:29 PM | 03:29Z |
Plan a flight from CA84
Runway 09/27
1,500 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 100 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NKX · Miramar | TACAN | 109.60 | r270° / 4.8 NM |
| MZB · Mission Bay | VORTAC | 117.80 | r335° / 6.5 NM |
| NZY · North Island | TACAN | 117.00 | r338° / 11.3 NM |
| NRS · Imperial Beach | TACAN | 109.20 | r327° / 20.7 NM |
| PGY · Poggi | VORTAC | 109.80 | r307° / 21.6 NM |
| OCN · Oceanside | VORTAC | 115.30 | r143° / 22.8 NM |
| NFG · Camp Pendleton | TACAN | 111.80 | r150° / 24.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CA84. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTABLISHED PRIOR TO 1959
- GLIDER PORT IS LEASED FM CITY TO THE ASSOCD GLIDER CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIF FOR STUDENT TRAINING & RIDGE SOARING.
- ALL ACFT ARE TRAILERED GLIDERS.
- ROLLING RWY .6 PERCENT GRADIENT.
- EXTENSIVE HANG GLIDER OPERATIONS ON WEEKENDS AND WEEKDAYS.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
- WORK PHONE 619-535-9505 EXT 1585
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 CA84 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 CA84
Torrey Pines Gliderport (CA84) is a gliderport in San Diego, CA, at 372 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CA84, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CA84 have a control tower?
No. Torrey Pines Gliderport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) gliderport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CA84?
Torrey Pines Gliderport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CA84?
Torrey Pines Gliderport is in San Diego, CA, at an elevation of 372 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.8897, -117.2470.
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