Christy Airstrip Private
CA97 · Santa Cruz Island, CA · 250 ft elevation · var 14E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- CA97
- Coordinates
- 34.0189, -119.8516
- Elevation
- 250 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HAWTHORNE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1975/10
- Distance from city
- 26 SW
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 | 05:19 AM | 12:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 12:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 03:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:43 PM | 03:43Z |
Plan a flight from CA97
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,507 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hills, 2,500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,507 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RZS · San Marcus | VORTAC | 114.90 | r174° / 29.7 NM |
| GVO · Gaviota | VORTAC | 113.80 | r143° / 33 NM |
| NTD · Point Mugu | TACAN | 110.60 | r245° / 36.8 NM |
| CMA · Camarillo | VOR-DME | 115.80 | r238° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CA97. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT LNDG STRIP - TRESPASSERS PROSECUTED.
- OWNER DOES NOT DESIRE ARPT TO BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
- OFFICE PHONE
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 CA97 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 CA97
Christy Airstrip (CA97) is an airport in Santa Cruz Island, CA, at 250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,507 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CA97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CA97 have a control tower?
No. Christy Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CA97?
Christy Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,507 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CA97?
Christy Airstrip is in Santa Cruz Island, CA, at an elevation of 250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.0189, -119.8516.
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