Edwards Air Force Base (KEDW)
Medium airport · Edwards, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Edwards Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEDW |
| IATA | EDW |
| Elevation | 2,312 ft (705 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°54'39" W 117°53'11" 34.91078, -117.88639 |
| Location | Edwards, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 200 ft | ASPH | No |
| 05R/23L | 16,798 ft (5120 m) | 300 ft | CON | Yes |
| 07/25 | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 50 ft | CON | No |
Edwards Air Force Base at a glance
Edwards Air Force Base is a medium airport in Edwards, California, United States, known to airline systems as EDW. The field elevation of 2,312 ft (705 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEDW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 05R/23L — offers 16,798 ft (5120 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05R points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEDW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Edwards Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mojave Air & Space Port | KMHV | 29 km (16 NM) |
| California City Municipal Airport | KL71 | 29 km (16 NM) |
| General William J Fox Airfield | KWJF | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport | KPMD | 36 km (19 NM) |
| China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport | KNID | 88 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Edwards Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,312 ft field elevation of Edwards Air Force Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Edwards Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Edwards Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Edwards Air Force Base is KEDW, and its IATA code is EDW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Edwards Air Force Base above sea level?
Edwards Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 2,312 feet (705 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Edwards Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 34.9108, -117.8864 — in Edwards, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mojave Air & Space Port, about 29 km away.
Does KEDW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEDW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Edwards Air Force Base?
Edwards Air Force Base has 3 runways. The longest, 05R/23L, measures 16,798 ft (5120 m) with a CON surface.