Needles Airport (KEED)
Medium airport · Needles, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Needles Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEED |
| IATA | EED |
| Elevation | 983 ft (300 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°45'59" W 114°37'23" 34.76630, -114.62300 |
| Location | Needles, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,235 ft (1291 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 5,005 ft (1526 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Needles Airport at a glance
Needles Airport is a medium airport in Needles, California, United States, known to airline systems as EED. The field elevation of 983 ft (300 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEED are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 5,005 ft (1526 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEED 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 Needles Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City Airport | KHII | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Laughlin Bullhead International Airport | KIFP | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Kingman Airport | KIGM | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Blythe Airport | KBLH | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Boulder City Municipal Airport | KBVU | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Needles Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 983 ft field elevation of Needles Airport 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 Needles Airport
What is the ICAO code of Needles Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Needles Airport is KEED, and its IATA code is EED. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Needles Airport above sea level?
Needles Airport sits at an elevation of 983 feet (300 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Needles Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.7663, -114.6230 — in Needles, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lake Havasu City Airport, about 33 km away.
Does KEED publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEED 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 Needles Airport?
Needles Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,005 ft (1526 m) with a ASP surface.