L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport
Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)
About 12h 46m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport
L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport is a heliport in Costa Mesa, United States. It sits at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 57 ft / 17 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), about 2.6 nm to the ese.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 57 ft / 17 m | 57 ft | Conc | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES CLASS B AREA J | Class B | Controlled | 7000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| SANTA ANA CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | GND | 4400 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 1,165 ft | 49 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 1,165 ft | 82 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 945 ft | 79 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 722 ft | 72 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 696 ft | 85 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 689 ft | 75 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 666 ft | 295 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 659 ft | 302 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport located?
L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport is heliport located in Costa Mesa, United States, at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m).
How many runways does L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport have?
L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 57 ft / 17 m.
What time zone is L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport in?
L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport is approximately 11.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport?
The nearest airport to L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), about 2.6 nm to the ese, followed by Los Alamitos Army Air Field and Fullerton Municipal Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.