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26CN Weather SCE Vincent Substation Heliport

Palmdale, CaliforniaElevation 3,244 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KPMD · 9 NM N · 52 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KPMD
WIND
200@7
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind from 155° at 3 kt, gusting 14 kt, temperature 12.22C. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests sunday sunny, high near 69F, low near 51F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Sunday Sunny 69/51 SSE 9 kt – 0%
Monday Sunny 71/50 SW 13 kt 22 kt 0%
Tuesday Sunny 70/49 SW 9 kt – 0%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 68/50 SW 13 kt – 0%
Thursday Partly Sunny 66/50 SW 13 kt – 16%
Friday Chance Rain Showers 61/47 SW 13 kt – 25%
Saturday Chance Rain Showers 57 SW 13 kt – 32%

Source: National Weather Service (office LOX). Forecast issued 0944Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 26CN. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 20 ft

H1
Dimensions
20 x 20 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY H1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
3,244 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0107Z 6:07 PM
Sunrise
1406Z 7:06 AM
Loggable night
0133Z (6:33 PM local) → 1340Z (6:40 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0107Z (6:07 PM local) → 1406Z (7:06 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0207Z (7:07 PM local) → 1306Z (6:06 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

SCE Vincent Substation Heliport is in Palmdale, California. Field elevation 3,244 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTORBJORN CORELL C/O SCE AIR OPS
Manager phone909-730-4107
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA26CN
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.4868, -118.1159
Distance from city3 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

26CN has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KPMD (9 NM N, VFR).

KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport
9 NM N
VFR
KWJF General William J Fox Airfield
16 NM N
VFR
KWHP Whiteman Airport
20 NM SW
VFR
KBUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport
21 NM SW
VFR
KEMT San Gabriel Valley Airport
24 NM S
VFR
KVNY Van Nuys Airport
25 NM SW
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.
›SCE VINCENT SUBSTN 100'W; 40-150' PLINE 100' E.
›CHIEF PILOT/SR. MGR FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON.
›REQUEST; APCH COURSE USE 360/180 DEG & FOR DEPARTURE COURSE 180/360 DEG.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗26CN on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 26CN have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 26CN. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 26CN have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 26CN. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 26CN?
26CN sits at 3,244 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 26CN?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.