China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport (KNID)
Medium airport · China Lake, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNID |
| Elevation | 2,283 ft (696 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°41'7" W 117°41'31" 35.68540, -117.69200 |
| Location | China Lake, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 08/26 | 11,199 ft (3413 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 14/32 | 9,014 ft (2747 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport at a glance
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport is a medium airport in China Lake, California, United States. The field elevation of 2,283 ft (696 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNID 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 — 08/26 — offers 11,199 ft (3413 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNID 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 China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| California City Municipal Airport | KL71 | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Mojave Air & Space Port | KMHV | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Edwards Air Force Base | KEDW | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Bicycle Lake Army Air Field | KBYS | 106 km (57 NM) |
| General William J Fox Airfield | KWJF | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,283 ft field elevation of China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) 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 China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport
What is the ICAO code of China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport is KNID, 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 China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport above sea level?
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport sits at an elevation of 2,283 feet (696 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.6854, -117.6920 — in China Lake, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is California City Municipal Airport, about 66 km away.
Does KNID publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNID 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 China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport?
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,199 ft (3413 m) with a PEM surface.