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Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport

ICAO 8CA1🇺🇸 Sylmar
Coordinates
34.3050°N, 118.4650°W
Elevation
1,215 ft (370 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
11.5° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
19:20
Civil dusk
19:46

About 12h 51m 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 Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport

Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport is a heliport in Sylmar, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,215 ft (370 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft / 30 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Whiteman Airport (WHP), about 3.8 nm to the se.

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.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1100 ft / 30 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BURBANK CLASS CClass CControlled3000 ft MSL4800 ft MSL
WHITEMAN CLASS DClass DControlledGND3000 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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Universal City Plaza495 ft505 ft
The Tower387 ft561 ft
Warner Center Tower III348 ft778 ft
Obstacle331 ft1,194 ft
Obstacle308 ft686 ft
Walt Disney Television295 ft564 ft
Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City289 ft705 ft
Warner Center Tower I285 ft823 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport located?

Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport is heliport located in Sylmar, United States, at an elevation of 1,215 ft (370 m).

How many runways does Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport have?

Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 100 ft / 30 m.

What time zone is Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport in?

Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport is approximately 11.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport?

The nearest airport to Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport is Whiteman Airport (WHP), about 3.8 nm to the se, followed by Van Nuys Airport and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Merle Norman Cosmetics (Sylmar) Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.