86CL
Ernst Field
Hemet, CaliforniaElevation 2,860 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
02/20
RWY 02
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20
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
Ernst Field is in Hemet, California. Field elevation 2,860 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerEDWARD EXLEY
AttendedIRREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA86CL
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.5972, -116.8830
Distance from city11 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›IGNORE WINDMILL W OF FLD. IT IS NONDIRECTIONAL, FIXED IN 03/21 PSN.
›FIRST 800' S ROUGH, PLINES W, HILLS N, FLD IN VALLEY.
›STAY ON RWY - NO TWYS.
›N END OF RWY HAS A 3'-4' WHITE BREAK-AWAY FENCE.
›FLD SOFT AFTER RAIN - WATCH FOR "X" IF FLD CLSD.
›FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
›PVT USE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 86CL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 86CL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 86CL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 86CL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 86CL?
86CL sits at 2,860 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 86CL?
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.