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7CA5HELIPORT

BALCH CAMP

BALCH CAMP, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago1,603 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

7CA5

Elevation

1,603 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

36.907, -119.128

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

1,603 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

OAKLAND

Coordinates

36.9066, -119.1285

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KFAT 132253Z 34008KT 10SM FEW070 SCT150 28/03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02830033

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

340° at 8 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

28.3°C

Dewpoint

3.3°C

Altimeter

1016.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KFAT (36 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 22:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 7CA5. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Bear Clover facing North
Live

Bear Clover

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

13 NM away

Weather camera at Mammoth Mtn facing North
Live

Mammoth Mtn

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

44 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H196 ft81 ftASPH-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 7CA5.

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7CA5 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BALCH CAMP (7CA5) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in BALCH CAMP, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,603 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 36.9066°N, 119.1285°W.

Helipads

BALCH CAMP has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 96 feet by 81 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

BALCH CAMP is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near BALCH CAMP, 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 BALCH CAMP is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 7CA5?

7CA5 is the ICAO identifier for BALCH CAMP, a public-use airport located in BALCH CAMP, California, United States.

How many runways does BALCH CAMP have?

BALCH CAMP (7CA5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 7CA5?

The field elevation of BALCH CAMP is 1,603 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 7CA5?

No fuel types are currently listed for BALCH CAMP. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 7CA5?

The current flight category at BALCH CAMP is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 7CA5?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for BALCH CAMP.

How do I access complete data for 7CA5?

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Where is BALCH CAMP located?

BALCH CAMP (7CA5) is located in BALCH CAMP, California, United States, at an elevation of 1,603 ft MSL.

Does 7CA5 have weather cameras?

7CA5 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 14, 12:13 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 10:53 PM UTC