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Inyokern Airport

Inyokern, CaliforniaElevation 2,457 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 7,100 ft

10/28
Dimensions
4,150 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (poor)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 10115°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 28295°T
Displaced threshold103 ft
Traffic patternLeft
02/20
Dimensions
6,275 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0231°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20211°T
Displaced threshold320 ft
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternRight
15/33
Dimensions
7,100 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 15166°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33346°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Inyokern Airport is in Inyokern, California. Field elevation 2,457 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSCOTT A. SEYMOUR
Manager phone760-377-5844
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0730–1600
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKIYK / IYK
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.6588, -117.8300
Distance from city1 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

133.65
JOSHUA APP DEP
A/D
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›AFTER 1600 CALLOUT FEE FOR SVC CALL (760) 382-3383.
›FREQUENT GLIDER OPNS ON WEEKENDS.
›FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
›PAVEMENT EXPERIENCING LONGL AND LATERAL BLOCK CRACKING ON PTNS OF RWY.
›POOR BUT STABLE. PTNS OF RWY CTRLN MARKING OBSCD BY CRACK FILLER.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›AUTOMATED UNICOM - 3 CLICKS FOR ARPT ADVISORY & WEATHER OR DIAL 617-262-3825, 4 CLICKS FOR RADIO CHECK.
›ACTVT VASI RWY 20; MIRL RWYS 02/20, 10/28, 15/33 - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 02, 15 & 33 OPR CONSLY.
›AIRPORT DIRECTOR. EMAIL: SCOTT@INYOKERNAIRPORT.COM
›RY 02/20 & 15/33 HAVE DSTC RMNG SIGNS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KIYK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KIYK have a METAR?
Yes. KIYK is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KIYK have a TAF?
When KIYK 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 KIYK?
KIYK sits at 2,457 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KIYK?
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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