Torrey Pines Gliderport
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The Torrey Pines Gliderport (FAA LID: CA84) is a city-owned private-use glider airport located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States, 11 nautical miles (20 km) northwest of the city's central business district.[1]
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Airport type | Private | ||||||||||
Owner | City of San Diego | ||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 372 ft / 113 m | ||||||||||
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Torrey Pines Gliderport | |
Location | Torrey Pines, San Diego, California |
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Coordinates | 32°53′23″N 117°14′54″W |
Built | 1930 |
NRHP reference No. | 93000578[2] |
Added to NRHP | July 12, 1993 |
It was first established as a soaring site in 1930, and is the home to hang gliding, paragliding, radio-controlled model sailplanes, and full-scale man-carrying sailplanes.[3] It is listed as a National Landmark of Soaring of the National Soaring Museum,[4] a San Diego City Historical Site (#315), and a Model Aviation Landmark of the Academy of Model Aeronautics.[5] It is listed on the California Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. It is considered by glider enthusiasts of all types to be the "Kitty Hawk of the West".[6]
Full-scale sailplanes are operated by the Associated Glider Clubs of Southern California, only during special permit windows between February and April, while models, hang gliders, and paragliders fly any time the wind permits. The local Flight Director and Concessionaire maintains and enforces safety rules to protect both pilots and spectators.