KL09
Stovepipe Wells Airport
Death Valley, CaliforniaElevation 25 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 05
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23
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
Stovepipe Wells Airport is in Death Valley, California. Field elevation 25 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerPHILIP JOHNSON
Manager phone760-786-3245
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKL09
SectionalLAS VEGAS
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.6041, -117.1590
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.9
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›AIRPORT MANAGER IS A LAW ENFORCEMENT PARK RANGER, FOR EMERGENCIES CAN BE REACHED THROUGH PARK DISPATCH 760-786-2330
›ACFT NEED TO BE PARKED AT LEAST 75 FT FROM RWY CNTRLN TO RMN OUT OF RWY SAFETY AREA.
›PAVEMENT IS IN POOR, BUT STBL COND.
›05/23 CNTRLN IS SHORT DASHES.
›FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.
›+4' DIKE 180' FM THR; +5' BRUSH 0' FM THR 40' R.
›AFTER HOURS NUMBER 760-786-2330
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KL09 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KL09. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KL09 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KL09. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KL09?
KL09 sits at 25 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KL09?
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.