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8CA7HELIPORT

PLATFORM HENRY

CARPINTERIA, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago111 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

8CA7

FAA

8CA7

Elevation

111 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

34.333, -119.561

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

111 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

LOS ANGELES

Coordinates

34.3331, -119.5612

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KSBA 272253Z 21007KT 10SM SCT026 21/14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02110144 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

210° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

21.1°C

Dewpoint

14.4°C

Altimeter

1014.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KSBA (18 NM away)

Observed 2026-06-27 22:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 8CA7. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at UCSB Campus facing West
Live

UCSB Campus

West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

18 NM away

Weather camera at Sulphur Mtn Willet facing South
Live

Sulphur Mtn Willet

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

23 NM away

10 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H158 ft55 ftMATSPERI

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 8CA7.

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8CA7 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

PLATFORM HENRY (8CA7) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in CARPINTERIA, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 111 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 34.3331°N, 119.5612°W.

Helipads

PLATFORM HENRY has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 58 feet by 55 feet with a mats surface.

Communications & Operations

PLATFORM HENRY is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near PLATFORM HENRY, 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 PLATFORM HENRY 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 8CA7?

8CA7 is the ICAO identifier for PLATFORM HENRY, a public-use airport located in CARPINTERIA, California, United States.

How many runways does PLATFORM HENRY have?

PLATFORM HENRY (8CA7) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 8CA7?

The field elevation of PLATFORM HENRY is 111 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 8CA7?

No fuel types are currently listed for PLATFORM HENRY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 8CA7?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 8CA7?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for PLATFORM HENRY.

How do I access complete data for 8CA7?

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Where is PLATFORM HENRY located?

PLATFORM HENRY (8CA7) is located in CARPINTERIA, California, United States, at an elevation of 111 ft MSL.

Does 8CA7 have weather cameras?

8CA7 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 Jun 28, 12:10 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 27, 10:53 PM UTC