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CA27HELIPORT

ALCATRAZ

SAN FRANCISCO, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago70 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

CA27

FAA

CA27

Elevation

70 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

37.826, -122.421

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

70 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

OAKLAND

Coordinates

37.8259, -122.4215

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KSFO 271956Z 28019G26KT 10SM SCT024 18/11 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 27029/1930 SLP163 T01830106 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

280° at 19 kt G26

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

18.3°C

Dewpoint

10.6°C

Altimeter

1016.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KSFO (13 NM away)

Observed 2026-06-27 19:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at CA27. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Sutro Tower facing NorthEast
Live

Sutro Tower

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

5 NM away

Weather camera at Wolfback Ridge facing NorthWest
Live

Wolfback Ridge

NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

5 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H160 ft60 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for CA27.

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CA27 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

ALCATRAZ (CA27) is a publicly owned heliport restricted to private use located in SAN FRANCISCO, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 70 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 37.8259°N, 122.4215°W.

Helipads

ALCATRAZ has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 60 feet by 60 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

ALCATRAZ is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near ALCATRAZ, 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 ALCATRAZ 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 CA27?

CA27 is the ICAO identifier for ALCATRAZ, a public-use airport located in SAN FRANCISCO, California, United States.

How many runways does ALCATRAZ have?

ALCATRAZ (CA27) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of CA27?

The field elevation of ALCATRAZ is 70 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at CA27?

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

What are the current weather conditions at CA27?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at CA27?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for ALCATRAZ.

How do I access complete data for CA27?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for ALCATRAZ.

Where is ALCATRAZ located?

ALCATRAZ (CA27) is located in SAN FRANCISCO, California, United States, at an elevation of 70 ft MSL.

Does CA27 have weather cameras?

CA27 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 27, 10:14 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 27, 07:56 PM UTC