KTOA · TOA
Zamperini Field
Torrance, CaliforniaElevation 103 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
11L/29R
RWY 11L128°T
Displaced threshold541 ft
VGSIVASI (V2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29R308°T
Displaced threshold540 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternRight
11R/29L
RWY 11R128°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 29L308°T
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V2L)
Traffic patternLeft
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Zamperini Field is in Torrance, California. Field elevation 103 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRAFAEL HERRERA
Manager phone310-784-7914
AttendedDaily, 0600–2200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKTOA / TOA
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)HAWTHORNE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.8034, -118.3400
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF124.000
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
124.3
SOCAL APP/DEP
A/D
125.6
ATIS
ATIS
124
CTAF
CTAF
120.9
GND
GND
124
TORRANCE TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›NO MULTI-ENGINE SIMULATED ENGINE-OUT PROCS AUTH IN TFC PAT. RY 11R/29L CLSD 2000-0700.
›NUMEROUS FLOCKS OF BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
›LNDG FAC IS FQTLY USED FOR MED AMBULANCE PURPOSES.
›TSNT PRKG LCTD AT THE BASE OF THE ATCT. GREEN BOX WHITE T FOR SMALL ACFT; BLUE BOX WHITE T FOR JETS.
›NO TGL OR STOP & GO OPS PMTD. NO LOW APCH OR FULL STOP TAXI-BACK PMTD BTN 1800-1000 MON-FRI. NO LOW APCH OR FULL STOP TAXI-BACK PMTD SAT, SUN BTN FRI 1800 & MON 1000, OR HOLS. ARPT CLSD TO DEP 2200-0700 WKDAYS & 2200-0800 WKENDS & HOLS.
›NOISE SENSITIVE AREA ALL QUADS. FOR NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS INFO CTC ARPT NOISE ABATEMENT (310) 784-7950. CERTAIN TBJT ACFT PERMLY EXCLDD.
›AT TWYS HOTEL & CHARLIE OBS TWY HOLD LINES. ALL ACFT MUST HOLD BTN THE SET OF HOLD BARS FOR THE APCH ZONE FOR RWY 11R/29L.
›BE ALERT TO PSNL & EQPT OPRG NEAR ALL RWYS AND TWYS.
›FOR LDG FEE SKED, CTC ARPT OR CHECK ARPT WEBSITE. MIL, PUB SAFETY, AND MED OPS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM LDG FEES.
›FATO AND TLOF PAVED.
›YELLOW PERIMETER LGTS.
›UNUSBL BYD 2 DEG RIGHT & 9 DEG LEFT OF RWY CNTRLN.
›RWY 11L APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THR 35:1;
›APCH RATIO 46:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
›+9 FT MALSR BLDG 190 FT FROM E OR 440 FT RIGHT.
›FUEL AVBL 0700-2000.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RY 29R - CTAF; MIRL RY 11L/29R SS-SR; MIRL RY 11R/29L 0600-2000; ACTVT HELIPAD PERIMETER LGTS - 24 HRS - CTAF. VASI RWY 29L OPER CONSLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KTOA have a METAR?
Yes. KTOA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KTOA have a TAF?
When KTOA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KTOA?
KTOA sits at 103 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KTOA?
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.