Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI)
Medium airport · Los Alamitos, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Los Alamitos Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSLI |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°47'27" W 118°3'1" 33.79086, -118.05034 |
| Location | Los Alamitos, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 5,901 ft (1799 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 7,999 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Los Alamitos Army Air Field at a glance
Los Alamitos Army Air Field is a medium airport in Los Alamitos, California, United States. The field elevation of 32 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSLI 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 — 04R/22L — offers 7,999 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04R points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSLI 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 Los Alamitos Army Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | KLGB | 10 km (5 NM) |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | KSNA | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport | KHHR | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Los Angeles International Airport | KLAX | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Santa Monica Municipal Airport | KSMO | 45 km (24 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Los Alamitos Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 32 ft field elevation of Los Alamitos Army Air 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 Los Alamitos Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Los Alamitos Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Los Alamitos Army Air Field is KSLI, 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 Los Alamitos Army Air Field above sea level?
Los Alamitos Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Los Alamitos Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 33.7909, -118.0503 — in Los Alamitos, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Long Beach International Airport, about 10 km away.
Does KSLI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSLI 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 Los Alamitos Army Air Field?
Los Alamitos Army Air Field has 2 runways. The longest, 04R/22L, measures 7,999 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.