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CL28 Weather Morongo Basin CHP Heliport

Joshua Tree, CaliforniaElevation 2,485 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KPSP · 22 NM SW · 44 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 · KPSP
WIND
VRB@6
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 233° at 6 kt, temperature 15C. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests this afternoon sunny, high near 76F, low near 57F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
This Afternoon Sunny 76/57 ENE 2 kt – 0%
Monday Sunny 78/56 SSE 4 kt – 0%
Tuesday Sunny 78/56 SSW 5 kt – 0%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 75/57 S 4 kt – 0%
Thursday Partly Sunny 74/56 SSW 5 kt – 2%
Friday Mostly Sunny 71/52 WSW 7 kt – 3%
Saturday Mostly Sunny 66/52 SSW 7 kt – 45%

Source: National Weather Service (office VEF). Forecast issued 2336Z.

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 CL28. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 15 ft

H1
Dimensions
15 x 15 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
PERI
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
2,485 ft MSL

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

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0059Z 5:59 PM
Sunrise
1359Z 6:59 AM
Loggable night
0124Z (6:24 PM local) → 1333Z (6:33 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0059Z (5:59 PM local) → 1359Z (6:59 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0159Z (6:59 PM local) → 1259Z (5:59 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

Morongo Basin CHP Heliport is in Joshua Tree, California. Field elevation 2,485 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerFACILITIES SECTION
Manager phone760-366-3707
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACL28
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.1342, -116.2739
Distance from city2 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

CL28 has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KPSP (22 NM SW, VFR).

KPSP Palm Springs International Airport
22 NM SW
VFR
KTRM Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
31 NM S
VFR
KHMT Hemet Ryan Airport
44 NM SW
VFR
KSBD San Bernardino International Airport
48 NM W
VFR
KDAG Barstow Daggett Airport
50 NM NW
VFR
KRIV March Air Reserve Base
51 NM W
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - 122.750.
›BLDG 600' N; 60' RADIO ANTENNA 600 WEST.
›VFR, PRIVATE USE ONLY.
›CONTACT: SGT. RANDY O'BRIEN
›FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
›CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗CL28 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CL28 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for CL28. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does CL28 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for CL28. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CL28?
CL28 sits at 2,485 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CL28?
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.