Oceanside Municipal Airport (KOKB)
Medium airport · Oceanside, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Oceanside Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOKB |
| IATA | OCN |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°13'5" W 117°21'6" 33.21795, -117.35168 |
| Location | Oceanside, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,712 ft (827 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Oceanside Municipal Airport at a glance
Oceanside Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Oceanside, California, United States, known to airline systems as OCN. The field elevation of 28 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOKB 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, 07/25, offers 2,712 ft (827 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOKB 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 Oceanside Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport | KNFG | 9 km (5 NM) |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport | KCRQ | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field | KNKX | 43 km (23 NM) |
| San Diego International Airport | KSAN | 56 km (30 NM) |
| North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field | KNZY | 59 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oceanside Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 28 ft field elevation of Oceanside 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 Oceanside Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oceanside Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oceanside Municipal Airport is KOKB, and its IATA code is OCN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oceanside Municipal Airport above sea level?
Oceanside Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oceanside Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.2179, -117.3517 — in Oceanside, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport, about 9 km away.
Does KOKB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOKB 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 Oceanside Municipal Airport?
Oceanside Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 2,712 ft (827 m) with a ASP surface.