{"id":3129,"date":"2025-02-26T08:03:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/?p=3129"},"modified":"2025-02-26T08:03:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:03:28","slug":"world-tour-012-los-angeles-to-tucson-western-usa-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/26\/world-tour-012-los-angeles-to-tucson-western-usa-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"World Tour 012-Los Angeles to Tucson – Western USA-Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Stage 12 takes us through the desert landscapes of southern California, the Baja peninsula in northwestern Mexico, and Arizona back in the USA. Highlights include the beautiful Santa Catalina Island and the city of San Diego in California, the Baja Peninsula, Gulf of California and the volcanic landscape of the Pinacate Peaks in Mexico, and the desert and mountain regions around Phoexix and Tucson in Arizona.<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 12 Total Distance: 686 Total Time(125kts): 5 hours 29 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KLAX<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.25 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KLAX(KLAX) to Jack Northrop Field(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.97NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east over the airport that sits just a few miles from LAX. Hawthorne Municipal Airport sits just south of the 105 freeway and is also an aerospace hub and home of SpaceX<\/p>\n

Jack Northrop Field(POI1) to Blimp Base(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.87NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast from Hawthorne to the double interchanges of the 405, 110 and 91 freeways, and you&apos;ll find the home base of the Goodyear Blimp. The &quot;airport&quot; is the large round concrete pad next to Victoria Golf Course<\/p>\n

Blimp Base(POI2) to Los Angeles Harbour(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.68NM Bearing: 154\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast to the adjoining port facilities of the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, which are the two busiest container ports in the USA. The city of Long Beach is at the eastern edge of the port. Once you reach the ocean, turn south<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Harbour(POI3) to Catalina Island(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.62NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading south to Santa Catalina Island, aim for the tallest peak of the southern half of the island<\/p>\n

Catalina Island(POI4) to KAVX(KAVX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.11NM Bearing: 231\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you approach the island, you should see the airport sitting on high ground just north of the island&apos;s highest peak, Mount Orizaba<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KAVX<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 60.16 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KAVX(KAVX) to Avalon(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.25NM Bearing: 119\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast along the island and over the town of Avalon, then turn east<\/p>\n

Avalon(POI5) to Carlsbad(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 49.34NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 24 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east to the mainland, where you should meet the coast near Oceanside or Carlsbad, then follow the coast southeast<\/p>\n

Carlsbad(POI6) to KCRQ(KCRQ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.57NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you spot the Agua Hedionda lagoon just south of Carlsbad, turn east to Palomar Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KCRQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 29.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KCRQ(KCRQ) to I-5(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.23NM Bearing: 157\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south after takeoff and meet up with Interstate 5 as it follows the coast, before turning inland as it nears Torrey Pines Golf Course which overlooks the Pacific Ocean<\/p>\n

I-5(POI7) to Miramar(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.43NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the interstate turns southeast, you should see Miramar Marina Corps Air Station, the former home of TOPGUN. Do a flyover of the airfield, and feel free to &quot;Buzz the Tower&quot;<\/p>\n

Miramar(POI8) to San Diego(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.84NM Bearing: 175\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from Miramar towards downtown San Diego<\/p>\n

San Diego(POI9) to KSAN(KSAN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.79NM Bearing: 274\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you approach the downtown area, the airport will line up to your right<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KSAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 65.55 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KSAN(KSAN) to Coronado(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.18NM Bearing: 141\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast after takeoff and head along the harbor past downtown San Diego and towards the Coronado Bridge<\/p>\n

Coronado(POI10) to MEX-1D(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.05NM Bearing: 160\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the bridge, head south to the coast and follow it. On the coast east of the bridge is the historical red roofed Hotel Del Coronado. Just after crossing the border in to Mexico, you&apos;ll meet up with the 1D highway heading south along the coast<\/p>\n

MEX-1D(POI11) to Punta El Descanso(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.02NM Bearing: 149\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast along the coast<\/p>\n

Punta El Descanso(POI12) to Baja Mar(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.9NM Bearing: 142\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Punta El Descanso, cut across the bay southeast to Baja Mar<\/p>\n

Baja Mar(POI13) to MMES(MMES)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.4NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Baja Mar, head southeast across the bay to Ensenada Airport, which is just south of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 60.86 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MMES(MMES) to La Bufadora(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.76NM Bearing: 223\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest over the Punta Banda Peninsula, which features a popular tourist attraction, La Bufadora, a marine blowhole<\/p>\n

La Bufadora(POI14) to Punta Santo Tomas(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.02NM Bearing: 158\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southeast and head down the coast to Punta Santo Tomas<\/p>\n

Punta Santo Tomas(POI15) to San Antonio Del Mar(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.55NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast along the coast<\/p>\n

San Antonio Del Mar(POI16) to MMLB(MMLB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.53NM Bearing: 151\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where the coast turns to the south in a straight line, cut across the land towards the bay at the south end of Punta Colonet, and you will find the airstrip a couple of miles southeast of the bay<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MMLB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 74.63 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MMLB(MMLB) to Sierra de San Pedro Martir(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 48.08NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 23 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east over the mountains of San Pedro M\u00e1rtir, passing Picacho del Diablo, the highest peak on the Baja peninsula<\/p>\n

Sierra de San Pedro Martir(POI17) to MMSF(MMSF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.55NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After crossing the mountains, head for the coast. San Felipe airport is 8 miles south of the town, on the plain a couple of miles inland<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MMSF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 84.69 Approximate time at 125kts: 41 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MMSF(MMSF) to Gulf of California(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 51.78NM Bearing: 49\u00b0 25 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast across the Gulf of California, in the direction of the distant volcanic peaks of Picos del Pinacate<\/p>\n

Gulf of California(POI18) to Puerto Penasco(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.42NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you are closer to land, head east for the town of Puerto Penasco<\/p>\n

Puerto Penasco(POI19) to MMPE(MMPE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.49NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east past the town to Mar de Cort\u00e9s International Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MMPE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 76.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 37 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MMPE(MMPE) to Crater el Elegante(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.08NM Bearing: 345\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north after takeoff to the dark, volcanic biosphere reserve of El Pinacate. The distinct Crater el Elegante is a few miles northwest of the Pinacate Peaks<\/p>\n

Crater el Elegante(POI20) to USA Border(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.64NM Bearing: 33\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the crater, turn northeast to another volcanic crater, Cerro Colorado, then continue northwest back into the USA and the small mountain range just over the border<\/p>\n

USA Border(POI21) to Scarface Mountain(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.76NM Bearing: 43\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast between the two mountain ranges in the distance, past the prominent peak of Scarface Mountain<\/p>\n

Scarface Mountain(POI22) to Ajo(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.47NM Bearing: 0\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing Scarface Mountain, head north over the large open-pit New Cornelia copper mine and the town of Ajo<\/p>\n

Ajo(POI23) to P01(P01)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.92NM Bearing: 356\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ajo airport is 5 miles north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from P01<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

P01(P01) to I-8(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.23NM Bearing: 349\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north in the direction of the tallest peak in the distance, Woolsey Peak. About two-thirds of the way there, you should meet irrigated land and Interstate 8 heading east to Gila Bend<\/p>\n

I-8(POI24) to Gila Bend(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.67NM Bearing: 69\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east to the town of Gila Bend, then the smaller state highway 85 north from the town<\/p>\n

Gila Bend(POI25) to AZ05(AZ05)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.48NM Bearing: 358\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the highway north, you will see two small lakes of Lakeside Ski village, with the airstrip at their eastern edge about a mile west of the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from AZ05<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 45.56 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

AZ05(AZ05) to AZ-85(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.1NM Bearing: 357\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue following the highway north<\/p>\n

AZ-85(POI26) to Estrella Mountains(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.53NM Bearing: 49\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where the highway makes a slight turn right near the large correctional facility, head northeast to the Sierra Estrella mountains ahead<\/p>\n

Estrella Mountains(POI27) to I-10(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.85NM Bearing: 2\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After reaching the western end of the mountain range, head north to meet Interstate 10<\/p>\n

I-10(POI28) to Phoenix(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.97NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east to downtown Phoenix<\/p>\n

Phoenix(POI29) to KPHX(KPHX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.11NM Bearing: 113\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a close look a the city, head to the international airport a few miles to the city&apos;s southeast<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KPHX<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 46.49 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KPHX(KPHX) to I-10(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.02NM Bearing: 158\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow interstate 10 as it heads south past the eastern edge of South Mountain<\/p>\n

I-10(POI30) to I-10(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.43NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with I-10 as it turns northeast<\/p>\n

I-10(POI31) to I-8 Interchange(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.05NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it turns south and meets up with Interstate 8 heading southeast<\/p>\n

I-8 Interchange(POI32) to E60(E60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.99NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east from the interchange, over the large gated community and Eloy Municipal Airport a few miles beyond<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from E60<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

E60(E60) to Picacho Peak(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.92NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast and follow I-10 between the two mountains of Newman Peak and Picacho Peak<\/p>\n

Picacho Peak(POI33) to Pinal Airpark(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.03NM Bearing: 154\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing Picacho Peak, head south and overfly the aircraft &quot;boneyard&quot; at Pinal Airpark<\/p>\n

Pinal Airpark(POI34) to Saguaro National Park(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.93NM Bearing: 150\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the airport, turn southeast and head towards the western side of the Tucson Mountains<\/p>\n

Saguaro National Park(POI35) to Tucson Mountains(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.32NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast along the western edge of the Tucson Mountains, and the prominent peak of Golden Gate Mountain near the southern end of the range<\/p>\n

Tucson Mountains(POI36) to KTUS(KTUS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.98NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the southern end of the range, Tucson airport should come into view just to the left, on the city&apos;s southern outskirts<\/p>\n

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