Zamperini Field (KTOA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Zamperini Field in Torrance, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Zamperini Field (KTOA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Torrance, CA at 103 ft. KTOA reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11L, 11R, 29L, 29R) — longest 5,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KTOA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTOA 290715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A2986 RMK AO2 T02060164 $
What changed at KTOA?
Since the 0655Z (11:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0655Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KTOA
KTOA is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 850 ft (field elevation 103 ft). KTOA does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLAX, about 9 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KTOA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L | 5,001 ft | PEM | — | — |
| 11R | 3,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 29L | 3,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 29R | 5,001 ft | PEM | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTOA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Zamperini Field in Torrance, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KTOA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KTOA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0705/FL012/TP B737/SK OVC013TOP020/RM DURD RY27
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0705Reported at 07:05 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC013TOP020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY27Remarks.Show raw report
SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0628/FL012/TP B737/SK OVC013TOP020/RM DURD RY27
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0628Reported at 06:28 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC013TOP020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY27Remarks.Show raw report
SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0501/FL012/TP B38M/WX TOPS 018. BASES 012 DURD
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0501Reported at 05:01 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.WX TOPS 018. BASES 012 DURDWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0430/FL011/TP B737/WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURD
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0430Reported at 04:30 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURDWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
NID UA /OV VCV166010/TM 0305/FL330/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM AWC-WEB
NID UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VCV166010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTOA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTOA reported mostly VFR across 46 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29L/29R
- 78%
- 11L/11R
- 22%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KTOA
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KTOA.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KTOA
- IATA
- TOA
- FAA LID
- TOA
- City
- Torrance
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 103 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.8034, -118.3400
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLAX
- ATIS
- 125.6 MHz
- CTAF
- 124 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 19h 28m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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KTOA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Zamperini Field in Torrance, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KTOA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTOA?+
KTOA has 4 runways — 11L, 11R, 29L, 29R; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTOA report its own weather?+
Yes — Zamperini Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTOA have a TAF?+
No — KTOA does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLAX, about 9 nm away.
Does KTOA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTOA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTOA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTOA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Zamperini Field (KTOA) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Zamperini Field (KTOA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Zamperini Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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