The SCSA operates out of the Crystalaire Airport, located in Llano, California.
We are the only Gliderport in Los Angeles County.
Airport Address for directions:
(NOT our mailing address)
Crystalaire Airport
32810 165th St. East
Llano, CA 93544
661-944-1090
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Directions
From Los Angeles
Take the I-5 north (or the I-210, or I-405 north until they merge with I-5)
Take the exit onto 14 North, towards Palmdale/Lancaster.
Stay on 14 North (Antelope Valley Freeway) for about 30 miles.
Take exit 30 for Pearblossom Hwy.
After about 5.5 miles, bear right at Hwy 138 (still Pearblossom Hwy).
Continue on Hwy 138 for 12 miles.
Turn Right on 165th Street E.
Continue about 1.4 miles, then turn Left into the Crystalaire Airport.
Follow the dirt road about 1/2 mile until you come to the SCSA Office
From Riverside/Inland Empire
Take I-15 North.
Take the Hwy 138 exit toward Palmdale.
Continue on Hwy 138 about 26 miles.
Turn Left on 165th Street E.
Continue about 1.4 miles, then turn Left into the Crystalaire Airport.
Follow the dirt road about 1/2 mile until you come to the SCSA Office
From Lancaster/Palmdale
Take Hwy 14 South.
Take the Palmdale Blvd, Hwy 138 East exit.
Continue on Hwy 138 East for 5 miles until 47th St. E.
Turn Right to follow Hwy 138.
Continue on Hwy 138 for 15 miles.
Turn Right on 165th Street E.
Continue about 1.4 miles, then turn Left into the Crystalaire Airport.
Follow the dirt road about 1/2 mile until you come to the SCSA Office
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Watch for our sign on the corner.
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Flying In
Crystalaire is a private airport. Before flying in, you must provide proof of insurance and obtain the permission of the airport management. You can fax a copy of your insurance to (661) 944-2830. Call (661) 944-1231 to contact the airport management.
Use these links to get more information about Crystalaire Airport, airport identifier: 46CN
- AirNav.com - this link should take you directly to the 46CN, Crystalaire Airport information, called Crystal Airport on the AirNav website.
- SkyVector.com - Once on the SkyVector page, type 46CN in the "Location Lookup" box.
The airport is located on the Los Angeles sectional at 34° 29’ N, 117° 49’ W. We are 43.5 nautical miles out on the 27° radial from LAX.
Crystal has a 2,600’ paved runway, with approximately 1,000’ of extra usable dirt runway at each end.
The runway is oriented approximately East-West (7 and 25), and is at an elevation of 3420’ above sea level. Be aware that there are power lines along 165th St., at the West end of the runway.
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Crystalaire Runway
The power traffic patterns are to the South of the runways, with a right pattern for runway 7, and a left pattern for runway 25. Gliders fly their patterns to the North, with a left pattern for 7 and a right pattern for 25.
Pilots are requested to announce their position on the airport frequency of 123.00 when arriving within three miles of the airport, when entering the pattern, and when turning downwind and base.
Gliders and Gliders on Tow have the right of way.
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