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Small airport

Santa Cruz Island Airport

IATA SZNICAO KSZNLocal SZN🇺🇸 Santa Cruz Island
Coordinates
34.0601°N, 119.9152°W
Elevation
50 ft (15 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
11.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
20:12
Civil dusk
20:40

About 14h 10m 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 Santa Cruz Island Airport

Santa Cruz Island Airport is a former airstrip on Santa Cruz Island in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It is located 24 nautical miles southwest of the City of Santa Barbara. This airport was owned by The Nature Conservancy but is no longer registered. It is not to be confused with Christy Airstrip or Santa Cruz Ranch Airport, the currently active airstrips on Santa Cruz Island and also owned by The Nature Conservancy.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 272,150 ft / 655 m50 ftNatural SoilUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Santa Cruz Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Santa Cruz Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Santa Cruz Island Airport is KSZN, and its IATA code is SZN.

Where is Santa Cruz Island Airport located?

Santa Cruz Island Airport is small airport located in Santa Cruz Island, United States, at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m).

How many runways does Santa Cruz Island Airport have?

Santa Cruz Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,150 ft / 655 m.

What time zone is Santa Cruz Island Airport in?

Santa Cruz Island Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Santa Cruz Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Santa Cruz Island Airport is approximately 11.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Santa Cruz Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Santa Cruz Island Airport is Christy Airstrip (CA97), about 4 nm to the se, followed by Bechers Bay Airstrip and Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Santa Cruz Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.