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44CAAIRPORT

SANTA CRUZ RANCH

SANTA BARBARA, California

MVFRUpdated 2h ago420 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

44CA

Elevation

420 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

33.990, -119.680

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

420 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

LOS ANGELES

Coordinates

33.9898, -119.6797

Ownership

Private

Current Weather

METAR KSBA 131553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW008 BKN012 OVC028 15/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01500133 $

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

0° at 0 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

15°C

Dewpoint

13.3°C

Altimeter

1019.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KSBA (28 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 15:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 44CA. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at UCSB Campus facing North
Live

UCSB Campus

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

27 NM away

Weather camera at Laguna Peak facing NorthEast
Live

Laguna Peak

NorthEast · Camera 3 · 3 cameras total

38 NM away

9 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
09/271,697 ft60 ftDIRT-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 44CA.

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44CA Operational Overview

Location & Facility

SANTA CRUZ RANCH (44CA) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in SANTA BARBARA, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 420 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 33.9898°N, 119.6797°W.

Runways

SANTA CRUZ RANCH has 1 runway. The longest runway (09/27) measures 1,697 feet by 60 feet with a dirt surface.

Communications & Operations

SANTA CRUZ RANCH is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near SANTA CRUZ RANCH, 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 SANTA CRUZ RANCH 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 44CA?

44CA is the ICAO identifier for SANTA CRUZ RANCH, a public-use airport located in SANTA BARBARA, California, United States.

How many runways does SANTA CRUZ RANCH have?

SANTA CRUZ RANCH (44CA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 44CA?

The field elevation of SANTA CRUZ RANCH is 420 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 44CA?

No fuel types are currently listed for SANTA CRUZ RANCH. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 44CA?

The current flight category at SANTA CRUZ RANCH is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 44CA?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for SANTA CRUZ RANCH.

How do I access complete data for 44CA?

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Where is SANTA CRUZ RANCH located?

SANTA CRUZ RANCH (44CA) is located in SANTA BARBARA, California, United States, at an elevation of 420 ft MSL.

Does 44CA have weather cameras?

44CA 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 12, 03:28 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 03:53 PM UTC