42CL
Costa Mesa Police Department Heliport
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaElevation 60 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Costa Mesa Police Department Heliport is in Costa Mesa, California. Field elevation 60 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerRONALD LAWRENCE - CHIEF OF POLICE
Manager phone(714) 754-5117
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA42CL
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)SAN DIEGO
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.6631, -117.9040
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›CITY HALL NE; 2-8 STORY BLDGS S, ALL LGTD.
›FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
›PVT USE-COORD WITH ORANGE CO ATCT-REMOVE TREES ON RWY TO PROVIDE 8:1 APCH/DEP SLOPES.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 42CL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 42CL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 42CL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 42CL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 42CL?
42CL sits at 60 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 42CL?
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.