KTOA

VFR

ZAMPERINI FLD

TORRANCE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
103.2'
Longest RWY
5,001'11L/29R
Tower
07:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR02:47Z
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Before you fly into KTOA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,103.2'
MSL · field 103.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29R
H/W +12 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KTOA

Current METAR

Observed 02:47Z

KTOA 120247Z 31012KT 7SM SCT010 19/17 A2984 RMK LAST
Wind
310° @ 12 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
707 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
TOA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RAFAEL HERRERA
Address
CITY OF TORRANCE, 3301 AIRPORT DRIVE, TORRANCE CA 90505

Flight service · Hours

FSS HHR
HAWTHORNE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 12 kt
RWY 29R
294°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29R · 294° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,103 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11L/29RFavored114° / 294°5,001 ftASPH-CONC29R R
11R/29L114° / 294°3,000 ftASPH-CONC11R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11LVASI 2-box left(3.5°)35', trees, 690' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 14
29RVASI 4-box left(4°)MALSR22', bldg, 475' from thr, 530' R of cntrln, slope 12
29LVASI 2-box left(4°)26', bldg, 1400' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 46

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KTOA ZAMPERINI FLD in TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 11L/29R, 11R/29L drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 29R
LD · CAT I
TOA
111.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 29R
KTOA · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • NO MULTI-ENGINE SIMULATED ENGINE-OUT PROCS AUTH IN TFC PAT. RY 11R/29L CLSD 2000-0700.
  • NOISE SENSITIVE AREA ALL QUADS. FOR NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS INFO CTC ARPT NOISE ABATEMENT (310) 784-7950. CERTAIN TBJT ACFT PERMLY EXCLDD.
  • AT TWYS HOTEL & CHARLIE OBS TWY HOLD LINES. ALL ACFT MUST HOLD BTN THE SET OF HOLD BARS FOR THE APCH ZONE FOR RWY 11R/29L.
  • BE ALERT TO PSNL & EQPT OPRG NEAR ALL RWYS AND TWYS.
  • NUMEROUS FLOCKS OF BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
  • LNDG FAC IS FQTLY USED FOR MED AMBULANCE PURPOSES.
  • TSNT PRKG LCTD AT THE BASE OF THE ATCT. GREEN BOX WHITE T FOR SMALL ACFT; BLUE BOX WHITE T FOR JETS.
  • NO TGL OR STOP & GO OPS PMTD. NO LOW APCH OR FULL STOP TAXI-BACK PMTD BTN 1800-1000 MON-FRI. NO LOW APCH OR FULL STOP TAXI-BACK PMTD SAT, SUN BTN FRI 1800 & MON 1000, OR HOLS. ARPT CLSD TO DEP 2200-0700 WKDAYS & 2200-0800 WKENDS & HOLS.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RY 29R - CTAF; MIRL RY 11L/29R SS-SR; MIRL RY 11R/29L 0600-2000; ACTVT HELIPAD PERIMETER LGTS - 24 HRS - CTAF. VASI RWY 29L OPER CONSLY.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL 0700-2000.

Runway surface & condition

  • H1YELLOW PERIMETER LGTS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 29R+9 FT MALSR BLDG 190 FT FROM E OR 440 FT RIGHT.
  • 29LUNUSBL BYD 2 DEG RIGHT & 9 DEG LEFT OF RWY CNTRLN.
  • 11LRWY 11L APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THR 35:1;
  • 29RAPCH RATIO 46:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Other notes

  • FOR LDG FEE SKED, CTC ARPT OR CHECK ARPT WEBSITE. MIL, PUB SAFETY, AND MED OPS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM LDG FEES.
  • H1FATO AND TLOF PAVED.

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Key facts · KTOA

Answer card
ICAO
KTOA
Name
ZAMPERINI FLD
Location
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
103.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,103.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11L/29R · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
15
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29R

Zamperini Field sits in Torrance, California. Field elevation is 103.2 ft MSL. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is 11L/29R at 5,001 ft. The tower is open 0700 to 2000. SoCal Approach handles clearance delivery when the tower is closed. One ILS is published for runway 29R.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless ATC or the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at about 1,103 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport sits in a noise-sensitive area in all quadrants. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. The field also has bird activity in and around the airport. Keep your scan active on arrival and departure.

Three on-field FBOs are listed. Great American Aviation, Torrance Flite Park and South Bay Aviation all carry 100LL. Runway 11R/29L is closed from 2000 to 0700. No touch-and-go or stop-and-go operations are permitted. Airport departures are also restricted overnight on weekdays and weekends. Taxi carefully at Hotel and Charlie. Hold between the set of hold bars for the runway 11R/29L approach zone. If you are new to KTOA, plan for busy local traffic, noise sensitivity and the published runway use limits before you roll.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTOA?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless ATC or the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,103 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
What are the tower hours at KTOA?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2000. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery is handled through SoCal Approach.
Which runway is the longest at KTOA?
Runway 11L/29R is the longest runway. It is 5,001 ft long and has an asphalt-concrete surface.
Is there an ILS approach at KTOA?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 29R. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you fly.
Which FBOs are on the field at KTOA?
Great American Aviation, Torrance Flite Park and South Bay Aviation are on the field. All three carry 100LL.
Are there noise or curfew restrictions at KTOA?
Yes. The airport is in a noise-sensitive area in all quadrants. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.
Can I do touch-and-goes at KTOA?
No. Touch-and-go and stop-and-go operations are not permitted. Low approaches and full stop taxi-backs are also restricted during the published weekday, weekend and holiday windows.
Is runway 11R/29L open all night at KTOA?
No. Runway 11R/29L is closed from 2000 to 0700. The published lighting notes also say runway 11L/29R is medium intensity from sunset to sunrise.

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