Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) (KNTD)
Medium airport · Point Mugu, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNTD |
| IATA | NTD |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°7'13" W 119°7'16" 34.12030, -119.12100 |
| Location | Point Mugu, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 11,102 ft (3384 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 5,502 ft (1677 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) at a glance
Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) is a medium airport in Point Mugu, California, United States, known to airline systems as NTD. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNTD 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 — 03/21 — offers 11,102 ft (3384 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNTD 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 Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co)
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camarillo International Airport | KCMA | 11 km (6 NM) |
| Oxnard Airport | KOXR | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Van Nuys Airport | KVNY | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Santa Monica Municipal Airport | KSMO | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Los Angeles International Airport | KLAX | 69 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co)
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) 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 Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co)
What is the ICAO code of Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co)?
The ICAO identifier of Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) is KNTD, and its IATA code is NTD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) above sea level?
Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) located?
The airport lies at 34.1203, -119.1210 — in Point Mugu, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Camarillo International Airport, about 11 km away.
Does KNTD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNTD 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 Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co)?
Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 11,102 ft (3384 m) with a ASP surface.