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Alta Vista Heliport

Watsonville, CaliforniaElevation 480 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 100 ft

H1
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt
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

Alta Vista Heliport is in Watsonville, California. Field elevation 480 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMICHAEL J. RYAN
Manager phone831-688-5055
AttendedDaily, DAWN–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACA65
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)OAKLAND
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.9705, -121.8620
Distance from city5 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-3748.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗CA65 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CA65 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for CA65. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does CA65 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for CA65. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CA65?
CA65 sits at 480 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CA65?
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.