KTOA Zamperini Field
Zamperini Field (TOA) is a towered general-aviation airport in Torrance, California, at 103 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 11L/29R (5,001 ft), 11R/29L (3,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KTOA · FAA TOA · IATA TOA |
|---|---|
| Location | Torrance, CA · 33.8034, -118.3400 |
| Elevation | 103 ft MSL (31 m) |
| Tower | 124.0 MHz (TORRANCE TWR) |
| ATIS | 125.6 MHz |
| FAA charts | 12 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KTOA METAR and TAF
METAR KTOA 010515Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM -RA BR FEW018 SCT027 OVC038 17/17 A2985 RMK AO2 FEW V SCT P0004 T01710165 $| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 5 statute miles |
| Weather | light rain, mist |
| Clouds | Few 1,800 ft, Scattered 2,700 ft, Overcast 3,800 ft · ceiling 3,800 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 17°C (63°F) / 17°C (63°F) · spread 0°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 29.85 inHg (1011 hPa) |
| Flight category | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000–3,000 ft and/or visibility 3–5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · T01710165: temperature 17.1°C, dew point 16.5°C · $: the station needs maintenance
KTOA does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11L / 29R | 5,001 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 11R / 29L | 3,000 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | SOCAL APP/DEP | 124.3 |
| ATIS | 125.6 | |
| CTAF | 124.0 | |
| Ground | 120.9 | |
| Tower | TORRANCE TWR | 124.0 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KTOA before you fly.
FAA charts for KTOA — d-TPP 2611
12 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 4
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 1
Arrivals (STAR) 3
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KTOA on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.