Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (KNXP)
Medium airport · Twentynine Palms, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNXP |
| Elevation | 2,051 ft (625 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°17'46" W 116°9'43" 34.29620, -116.16200 |
| Location | Twentynine Palms, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,015 ft (2443 m) | 150 ft | PSP | Yes |
Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field at a glance
Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field is a medium airport in Twentynine Palms, California, United States. The field elevation of 2,051 ft (625 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNXP 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, 10/28, offers 8,015 ft (2443 m) of psp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNXP 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 Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs International Airport | KPSP | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport | KTRM | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Barstow Daggett Airport | KDAG | 84 km (45 NM) |
| San Bernardino International Airport | KSBD | 101 km (55 NM) |
| March Air Reserve Base | KRIV | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,051 ft field elevation of Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field 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 Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field
What is the ICAO code of Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field?
The ICAO identifier of Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field is KNXP, 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 Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field above sea level?
Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet (625 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field located?
The airport lies at 34.2962, -116.1620 — in Twentynine Palms, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Palm Springs International Airport, about 61 km away.
Does KNXP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNXP 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 Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field?
Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,015 ft (2443 m) with a PSP surface.