California City Municipal Airport (KL71)
Medium airport · California City, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | California City Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KL71 |
| Elevation | 2,454 ft (748 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°9'5" W 118°0'58" 35.15138, -118.01606 |
| Location | California City, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,027 ft (1837 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
California City Municipal Airport at a glance
California City Municipal Airport is a medium airport in California City, California, United States. The field elevation of 2,454 ft (748 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KL71 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 6,027 ft (1837 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KL71 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 California City Municipal Airport
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 | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Edwards Air Force Base | KEDW | 29 km (16 NM) |
| General William J Fox Airfield | KWJF | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport | KPMD | 58 km (31 NM) |
| China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport | KNID | 66 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for California City Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,454 ft field elevation of California City Municipal 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 California City Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of California City Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of California City Municipal Airport is KL71, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is California City Municipal Airport above sea level?
California City Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 2,454 feet (748 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is California City Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.1514, -118.0161 — in California City, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mojave Air & Space Port, about 16 km away.
Does KL71 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KL71 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 California City Municipal Airport?
California City Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,027 ft (1837 m) with a ASP surface.