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42CLHELIPORT

COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT

COSTA MESA, California

MVFRUpdated 2h ago60 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

42CL

Elevation

60 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

33.663, -117.904

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

60 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

LOS ANGELES

Coordinates

33.6629, -117.9039

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KSNA 220453Z 20005KT 10SM BKN012 17/14 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP110 T01720139

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

200° at 5 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

17.2°C

Dewpoint

13.9°C

Altimeter

1011.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KSNA (2 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 04:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 42CL. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Signal Peak facing East
Live

Signal Peak

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

7 NM away

Weather camera at Chino Hills facing SouthEast
Live

Chino Hills

SouthEast · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

18 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H193 ft67 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 42CL.

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42CL Operational Overview

Location & Facility

COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT (42CL) is a publicly owned heliport restricted to private use located in COSTA MESA, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 60 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 33.6629°N, 117.9039°W.

Helipads

COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 93 feet by 67 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 42CL?

42CL is the ICAO identifier for COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT, a public-use airport located in COSTA MESA, California, United States.

How many runways does COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT have?

COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT (42CL) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 42CL?

The field elevation of COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT is 60 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 42CL?

No fuel types are currently listed for COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 42CL?

The current flight category at COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 42CL?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT.

How do I access complete data for 42CL?

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Where is COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT located?

COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT (42CL) is located in COSTA MESA, California, United States, at an elevation of 60 ft MSL.

Does 42CL have weather cameras?

42CL does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 20, 04:36 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 04:53 AM UTC