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CL61

Kern Medical Center Heliport

Bakersfield, CaliforniaElevation 505 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 66 ft

H1
Dimensions
70 x 70 ft
Surface
Roof
RWY H1

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Kern Medical Center Heliport is in Bakersfield, California. Field elevation 505 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTHAD BULKELEY
Manager phone661-326-2490
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACL61
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.3825, -118.9697
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MEDICAL.
›OTR CTC DAVID KALISH 661-326-2625; DAVID.KALISH@KERNMED.COM
›FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
›CIRCULAR HELIPAD.
›VFR, PRIVATE USE ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗CL61 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CL61 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for CL61. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does CL61 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for CL61. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CL61?
CL61 sits at 505 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CL61?
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.