Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 14h 36m 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 Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base
Howard Forest Station is a CAL Fire station and emergency command center (ECC) in Mendocino County, California, located along U.S. Route 101 and 5 miles (8 km) south of the city of Willits. The Howard Forest ECC serves as a secondary public safety answering point (PSAP) for fire and emergency medical services in largely unincorporated Mendocino County. The compound is also the location of the Howard Forest Helitack Base and serves as the headquarters of the Mendocino Ranger Unit.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAXWELL 3 0500-2000 MON-FRI & BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 11000 ft MSL | FL180 |
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Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base located?
Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base is heliport located in Willits, United States, at an elevation of 1,954 ft (596 m).
What time zone is Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base in?
Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base is approximately 13.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base?
The nearest airport to Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base is Ells Field Willits Municipal Airport (KO28), about 6.8 nm to the nnw, followed by Ukiah Municipal Airport and Gravelly Valley Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Cal Fire Howard Forest Helitack Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.