L90

VFR

OCOTILLO

OCOTILLO WELLS · CALIFORNIA

Elev
160'
Longest RWY
4,210'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:52Z
Satellite top-down sketch of L90 OCOTILLO showing runway layout — runways 13/31, 09/27
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 13
H/W +7 · 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 00:52Z

KTRM 120052Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 39/07 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP036 T03940072
Wind
140° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
39°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,438 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
140° · 7 kt
RWY 13
133°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 133° · LEFT 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of L90 OCOTILLO in OCOTILLO WELLS, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 13/31, 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • FLD UNUSABLE WHEN WET.
  • OBSTN TO FAR PART 77, HILLS SURROUND ARPT.
  • RWY 09/27 AND RWY 13/31 THLDS MARKED BY WHITE PAVING BLOCKS.
  • CTN FOR OCNL UNAUTHORIZED OFF ROAD VEHICLES ON AND IN VCNTY OF RWYS AND TWYS.
  • ALL RY INTERSECTIONS MARKED BY WHITE PAVING BLOCKS.
  • BE ALERT FOR HIGH SPD MIL TILT ROTOR AND ULTRALIGHT OPS ON AND IN VCNTY OF ARPT.
  • ALL RWYS CLSD SS-SR, NOT LGTD.
  • ALL RDO EQUIPPED ACFT MUST SELF-ANNOUNCE ON CTAF PRIOR TO LDG OR DEP.
  • PPR FOR ALL MIL ACFT; CTC AMGR.
  • FOR CD CTC YUMA CERAP AT 928-269-9569.

Other notes

  • MANAGERAMGRS OFFICE AT BORREGO VALLEY AIRPORT.
  • 13/31NORTH 300 FT SOFT

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
140° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

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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