L90

VFR

OCOTILLO

OCOTILLO WELLS · CALIFORNIA

Elev
160'
Longest RWY
4,210'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L90
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
960'
MSL · field 160' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF L90

L90 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTRM (JACQUELINE COCHRAN RGNL) · 28.8 NM away. Conditions at L90 may differ.

METAR · KTRM

Observed 08:52Z

KTRM 150852Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02000072 50003 TSNO $
Wind
320° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
774 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
0 NM N
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 960 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
SAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MEADOW CHASE
Address
SAN DIEGO COUNTY AIRPORTS, 1960 JOE CROSSON DRIVE, EL CAJON CA 92020-1236

Flight service · Hours

FSS SAN
SAN DIEGO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 8 kt
RWY 31
313°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 313° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 960 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored133° / 313°4,210 ftDIRT31 R
09/2793° / 273°2,330 ftDIRT09 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1360', hill, 2000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 33
3119', road, 420' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 22
0950', hill, 800' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 16
2777', hill, 3000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 38

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
L90 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Runway 09/27 and runway 13/31 thresholds are marked by white paving blocks.Show FAA
  • The field is unusable when wet.Show FAA
  • Caution for occasional unauthorized off-road vehicles on and in the vicinity of runways and taxiways.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Yuma CERAP at 928-269-9569.Show FAA
  • Obstructions to far Part 77; hills surround the airport.Show FAA
  • Be alert for high speed military tilt rotor and ultralight operations on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • All radio equipped aircraft must self-announce on the CTAF prior to landing or departure.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for all military aircraft; contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • All runways are closed from sunset to sunrise and are not lighted.Show FAA
  • All runway intersections are marked by white paving blocks.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe airport manager's office is at Borrego Valley Airport.Show FAA
  • 13/31The north 300 feet of runway 13/31 is soft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · L90

Answer card
ICAO
L90
Name
OCOTILLO
Location
OCOTILLO WELLS, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
160 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
960 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 4,210 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Ocotillo Airport sits in Ocotillo Wells, California. Field elevation is 160 ft MSL. It has two dirt runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 4,210 ft. Runway 09/27 is 2,330 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 960 ft MSL. That matters here because the field is surrounded by hills. The published remarks also say the airport is unusable when wet. All runways are closed from sunset to sunrise. They are not lighted.

Runway thresholds and intersections are marked by white paving blocks. The north 300 ft of runway 13/31 is soft. There are also reports of occasional unauthorized off-road vehicles on or near the runways and taxiways. Expect to self-announce on CTAF before landing or departure. Be alert for high speed military tilt rotor traffic and ultralight operations in the area. For clearance delivery, contact Yuma CERAP. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator before you go. The airport manager's office is at Borrego Valley Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at L90?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 960 ft MSL. Use that exact published value.
Does Ocotillo Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for L90. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Is L90 towered?
No. L90 has no control tower, so traffic is self-announce on CTAF 122.9.
What are the runway lengths at Ocotillo Airport?
L90 has two dirt runways. Runway 13/31 is the longest at 4,210 ft. Runway 09/27 is 2,330 ft.
Can you land at L90 at night?
No. The published remarks say all runways are closed from sunset to sunrise. They are not lighted.
What should I watch for on the runways at L90?
The field is unusable when wet. The north 300 ft of runway 13/31 is soft. Published remarks also warn about occasional unauthorized off-road vehicles on and near the runways and taxiways.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Ocotillo Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into L90?
Expect a dirt strip with hills around the airport. Use caution for high speed military tilt rotor and ultralight operations. Also note that all radio equipped aircraft must self-announce on CTAF before landing or departure.

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