General William J Fox Airfield (KWJF)
Medium airport · Lancaster, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | General William J Fox Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KWJF |
| IATA | WJF |
| Elevation | 2,351 ft (717 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°44'28" W 118°13'8" 34.74110, -118.21900 |
| Location | Lancaster, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,201 ft (2195 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
General William J Fox Airfield at a glance
General William J Fox Airfield is a medium airport in Lancaster, California, United States, known to airline systems as WJF. The field elevation of 2,351 ft (717 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KWJF 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, 06/24, offers 7,201 ft (2195 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KWJF 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 General William J Fox Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport | KPMD | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Mojave Air & Space Port | KMHV | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Edwards Air Force Base | KEDW | 36 km (19 NM) |
| California City Municipal Airport | KL71 | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | KBUR | 61 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for General William J Fox Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,351 ft field elevation of General William J Fox Airfield 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 General William J Fox Airfield
What is the ICAO code of General William J Fox Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of General William J Fox Airfield is KWJF, and its IATA code is WJF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is General William J Fox Airfield above sea level?
General William J Fox Airfield sits at an elevation of 2,351 feet (717 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is General William J Fox Airfield located?
The airport lies at 34.7411, -118.2190 — in Lancaster, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport, about 17 km away.
Does KWJF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KWJF 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 General William J Fox Airfield?
General William J Fox Airfield has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,201 ft (2195 m) with a ASP surface.