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81CLHELIPORT

Sandhill Heliport

Orinda, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago956 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

81CL

FAA

81CL

Elevation

956 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

37.921, -122.196

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

956 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

37.9213, -122.1960

Current Weather

METAR KCCR 131453Z 23012G18KT 10SM SCT016 16/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP170 T01560106 53016

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

230° at 12 kt G18

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

15.6°C

Dewpoint

10.6°C

Altimeter

1018.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KCCR (9 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 14:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 81CL. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lafayette Dunsyre  facing SouthEast
Live

Lafayette Dunsyre

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 3 cameras total

7 NM away

Weather camera at Sutro Tower facing West
Live

Sutro Tower

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

18 NM away

11 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H1400 ft60 ftGRAVEL-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 81CL.

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81CL Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Sandhill Heliport (81CL) is a heliport located in Orinda, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 956 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 37.9213°N, 122.1960°W.

Helipads

Sandhill Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 400 feet by 60 feet with a gravel surface.

Communications & Operations

Sandhill Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Sandhill Heliport, 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 Sandhill Heliport 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 81CL?

81CL is the ICAO identifier for Sandhill Heliport, a public-use airport located in Orinda, California, United States.

How many runways does Sandhill Heliport have?

Sandhill Heliport (81CL) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 81CL?

The field elevation of Sandhill Heliport is 956 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 81CL?

No fuel types are currently listed for Sandhill Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 81CL?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 81CL?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Sandhill Heliport.

How do I access complete data for 81CL?

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Where is Sandhill Heliport located?

Sandhill Heliport (81CL) is located in Orinda, California, United States, at an elevation of 956 ft MSL.

Does 81CL have weather cameras?

81CL 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 5, 11:46 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 02:53 PM UTC
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