72CL
Iron Mountain Pumping Plant Airport
Desert Center, CaliforniaElevation 890 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17
RWY 35
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Iron Mountain Pumping Plant Airport is in Desert Center, California. Field elevation 890 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJOSEPH MIZIA
Manager phone(442) 262-2531
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA72CL
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.1342, -115.1190
Distance from city26 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
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
›FOR OWNER'S USE ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
›PVT USE ONLY DURING VFR CONDITIONS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 72CL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 72CL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 72CL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 72CL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 72CL?
72CL sits at 890 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 72CL?
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.