KL05
Kern Valley Airport
Kernville, CaliforniaElevation 2,614 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17
Traffic patternRight
RWY 35
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
Kern Valley Airport is in Kernville, California. Field elevation 2,614 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBILL LAMANQUE
Manager phone661-391-1824
AttendedDaily, DALGT
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKL05
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.7282, -118.4197
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
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
›FLY-IN CAMPGROUND ON ARPT.
›GTR THAN 1 FT ROCKS 0-90 FT FM EOR 50 FT LEFT TO 80 FT RIGHT PRVDG WASHOUT PROTECTION FM LAKE.
›GROSS RWY PAVEMENT STRENGTH ESTIMATE PRVDD BY ARPT MANAGER; 12500 LBS.
›24 HR EMERG PHONE 661-747-4055.
›DIRECTOR, KERN COUNTY AIRPORTS
›FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.
›<NO NIGHT OPERATIONS.
›OWNED BY US FOREST SVC ON LEASE TO KERN COUNTY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KL05 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KL05. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KL05 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KL05. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KL05?
KL05 sits at 2,614 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KL05?
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.