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Heliport

Alta Vista Heliport

ICAO CA65🇺🇸 Watsonville
Coordinates
36.9705°N, 121.8620°W
Elevation
480 ft (146 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
19:41
Civil dusk
20:07

About 13h 3m 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 Alta Vista Heliport

Alta Vista Heliport is a heliport in Watsonville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 480 ft (146 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft / 30 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Monterey Bay Academy Airport (CA66), about 4 nm to the sse.

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
H1▸ displaced100 ft / 30 m100 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DZ PCA048 DAY HRSSpecial useDangerGND14000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alta Vista Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alta Vista Heliport located?

Alta Vista Heliport is heliport located in Watsonville, United States, at an elevation of 480 ft (146 m).

How many runways does Alta Vista Heliport have?

Alta Vista Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 100 ft / 30 m.

What time zone is Alta Vista Heliport in?

Alta Vista Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Alta Vista Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Alta Vista Heliport is approximately 12.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Alta Vista Heliport?

The nearest airport to Alta Vista Heliport is Monterey Bay Academy Airport (CA66), about 4 nm to the sse, followed by Watsonville Municipal Airport and Bonny Doon Village Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Alta Vista Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.