Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Heliport

Chula Vista, US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Closed Airport

ICAO

US-11157

IATA

-

Elevation

446 ft

Region

US-CA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 32.619499Β° N, -117.023003Β° E

Continent: NA

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: CL09

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
H1/ 80 ft 80 ft CONC Active Lighted

Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 27, 2025
Closure Date

N/A - This heliport is not closed. The identifier US-11157 is from a non-official database with incorrect information. The heliport is active and operational under its official FAA identifier, 33CL.

Reason for Closure

N/A - The heliport has not been closed. It remains an essential part of the medical center's emergency services infrastructure.

Current Status

The heliport is currently active, operational, and in use. It is a private facility owned by the Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, restricted to medical emergency flights only. According to FAA records, the owner has requested the heliport not be charted on standard VFR aeronautical charts, which may contribute to public confusion about its status. It features a 50x50 ft concrete helipad (H1) on the hospital rooftop.

Historical Significance

The heliport, officially known as Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Heliport (FAA: 33CL), is a private-use facility established to support the hospital's role in providing emergency and trauma care. Its primary and sole function has always been to handle medical evacuation (medevac) and air ambulance flights, allowing for the rapid transport of critically ill or injured patients to and from the medical center. It is a vital asset for serving the South Bay region of San Diego County.

Reopening Prospects

N/A - The heliport is currently active and has no plans for closure.

Nearby Airports

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~5 km away
Grande Vista Airport
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~6 km away
Parking Lot Heliport
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~6 km away
Brown Field Municipal Airport
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~7 km away
Borderland Field
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~7 km away
Tyce Airport
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~7 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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