Imperial County Airport (KIPL)
Medium airport · Imperial, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Imperial County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KIPL |
| IATA | IPL |
| Elevation | -54 ft (-16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°50'7" W 115°34'26" 32.83539, -115.57403 |
| Location | Imperial, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,501 ft (1372 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,308 ft (1618 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Imperial County Airport at a glance
Imperial County Airport is a medium airport in Imperial, California, United States, known to airline systems as IPL. The field elevation of -54 ft (-16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KIPL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 5,308 ft (1618 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KIPL 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 Imperial County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) | KNJK | 9 km (5 NM) |
| General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport | MMML | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma | KNYL | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport | KTRM | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Blythe Airport | KBLH | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Imperial County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the -54 ft field elevation of Imperial County 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 Imperial County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Imperial County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Imperial County Airport is KIPL, and its IATA code is IPL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Imperial County Airport above sea level?
Imperial County Airport sits at an elevation of -54 feet (-16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Imperial County Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.8354, -115.5740 — in Imperial, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field), about 9 km away.
Does KIPL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KIPL 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 Imperial County Airport?
Imperial County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,308 ft (1618 m) with a ASP surface.