Oxnard Airport (KOXR)
Medium airport · Oxnard, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Oxnard Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOXR |
| IATA | OXR |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°12'3" W 119°12'25" 34.20080, -119.20700 |
| Location | Oxnard, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,953 ft (1814 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Oxnard Airport at a glance
Oxnard Airport is a medium airport in Oxnard, California, United States, known to airline systems as OXR. The field elevation of 45 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOXR 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 5,953 ft (1814 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 KOXR 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 Oxnard Airport
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 | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) | KNTD | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | KSBA | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Van Nuys Airport | KVNY | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Santa Monica Municipal Airport | KSMO | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oxnard Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 45 ft field elevation of Oxnard 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 Oxnard Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oxnard Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oxnard Airport is KOXR, and its IATA code is OXR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oxnard Airport above sea level?
Oxnard Airport sits at an elevation of 45 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oxnard Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.2008, -119.2070 — in Oxnard, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Camarillo International Airport, about 10 km away.
Does KOXR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOXR 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 Oxnard Airport?
Oxnard Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,953 ft (1814 m) with a ASP surface.