Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (KNLC)
Medium airport · Lemoore, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNLC |
| IATA | NLC |
| Elevation | 232 ft (71 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°19'59" W 119°57'7" 36.33300, -119.95200 |
| Location | Lemoore, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 13,502 ft (4115 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 13,501 ft (4115 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport at a glance
Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport is a medium airport in Lemoore, California, United States, known to airline systems as NLC. The field elevation of 232 ft (71 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNLC 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 — 14L/32R — offers 13,502 ft (4115 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14L points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNLC 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 Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Visalia Municipal Airport | KVIS | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Fresno Yosemite International Airport | KFAT | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Paso Robles Municipal Airport | KPRB | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Merced Regional Macready Field | KMCE | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Meadows Field | KBFL | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 232 ft field elevation of Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves 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 Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport is KNLC, and its IATA code is NLC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport above sea level?
Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport sits at an elevation of 232 feet (71 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.3330, -119.9520 — in Lemoore, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Visalia Municipal Airport, about 50 km away.
Does KNLC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNLC 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 Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport?
Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14L/32R, measures 13,502 ft (4115 m) with a CON surface.