KEMT · EMT

San Gabriel Valley Airport

El Monte, CaliforniaElevation 296 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,995 ft

01/19
Dimensions
3,995 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0125°T
Landing length (LDA)3,465 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,504 / 3,995 / 3,755 ft
Displaced threshold290 ft
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 19205°T
Landing length (LDA)3,354 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,995 / 3,995 / 3,995 ft
Displaced threshold641 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2R)
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

San Gabriel Valley Airport is in El Monte, California. Field elevation 296 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSALVADOR EULLOQUI BOBADILLA
Manager phone626-776-4370
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKEMT / EMT
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.0861, -118.0350
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF121.200
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

125.5
SOCAL APP/DEP
A/D
118.75
ATIS
ATIS
121.2
CTAF
CTAF
125.9
GND
GND
121.2
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

FOR CLNC DEL WHEN ATCT CLSD CALL SOCAL APP (800) 448-3724.
APCH RATIO 48:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
LA COUNTY CTC: PAUL MASELBAS, 626-300-4600 X4615.
(E81) CNTR TWY LGTS ONLY.
LGTD WATER TWR 1 MI W-SW OF ARPT.
HEAVY BIRD ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
REMAIN OVER PAVED CHANNEL ON CLIMB OUT TO SOUTH AND TO NORTH.
THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
+2 FT FENCE 75 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN AT THR TO 0 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN AT 200 FT.
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 19, MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF.
APCH RATIO 35:1 TO DSPLCD THR; APCH RATIO 33:1 TO DSPLCD THR OVER +45' PLINE OB 1490' FM DSPLCD THR.
RWY 01 +6 FT FENCE 120 FT R OF CNTRLN; +6 FT FENCE 120 FT LEFT & PARALLEL TO CNTRLN 0-200 FT FM END OF RY.
NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT, CTC ARPT MANAGER FOR DETAILS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KEMT have a METAR?
Yes. KEMT is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KEMT have a TAF?
When KEMT issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KEMT?
KEMT sits at 296 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KEMT?
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.
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