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04CA

Gray Butte Field

Palmdale, CaliforniaElevation 3,020 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 8,000 ft

08/26
Dimensions
8,047 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 08
Displaced threshold321 ft
RWY 26
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Gray Butte Field is in Palmdale, California. Field elevation 3,020 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerV.P. FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Manager phone760-388-8170
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA04CA
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.5666, -117.6707
Distance from city25 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt1,500 ft MSL
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.9
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ACFT TRANSITING 04CA RMN WELL CLEAR AVOIDING THE FLOW OF FIXED-WING TFC PAT. RPAS/UAS PAT ALT IS 1500 FT AGL.
›RWY CONST CMPLTD 6/26/2025. FULL LEN RWY ASPH RPLCMT. RWY STRIPED AS PIR.
›BIRD AND ANIMAL STRIKE HAZ IN AREA, VCNTY ALL RWYS, TWYS, AND RAMPS.
›ASPH RPLCMT CMPLTD 6/26/2025 WEST TWY ONLY: TX-A-1, AHOLD-3, AND TX-A-1N.
›PCR VALUE: 312/F/A/Y/T
›PROVIDED PRIVATE USE; VFR OPNS; OBSTRUCTION FREE APCH AND DEP SURFACES; AND INSTALL LIGHTING IF OPNS ARE CONDUCTED BETWEEN SUNSET AND SUNRISE.
›CONS LRG 12500 LB PLUS MTOW REMOTELY PILOTED ACFT SYSTEMS (RPAS)/UNMANNED ACFT SYSTEMS (UAS) OPS IN CLASS G AND E ASP SFC TO 13000 FT MSL IN THE VCNTY OF 04CA GRAY BUTTE FIELD AND/OR TRANSIT TO/FROM R-2515. CHECK NOTAMS, UAS OPERG AREAS (UOA) AND CTC JOSHUA APCH FOR STATUS OF RPAS/UAS TFC.
›GXA ASOS IS ASSOCIATED WITH GRAY BUTTE FIELD.
›FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗04CA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 04CA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 04CA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 04CA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 04CA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 04CA?
04CA sits at 3,020 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 04CA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.