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KMIT · MIT

Shafter Airport - Minter Field

Shafter, CaliforniaElevation 424 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 4,501 ft

08/26
Dimensions
3,680 x 60 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
RWY 0890°T
Displaced threshold140 ft
RWY 26270°T
Displaced threshold166 ft
Traffic patternRight
12/30
Dimensions
4,501 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 12133°T
REILYes
Traffic patternRight
RWY 30313°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
17/35
Dimensions
2,972 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
RWY 17180°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 350°T
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

Shafter Airport - Minter Field is in Shafter, California. Field elevation 424 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJONATHAN HUDSON
Manager phone(661) 303-6996
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKMIT / MIT
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.5074, -119.1920
Distance from city4 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

126.45
BAKERSFIELD APP/DEP
A/D
122.9
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 12 & 30; PAPI RWY 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.
›28:1 TO THE DSPLCD THLD.
›33:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
›AFTER HOURS 661-303-6996
›FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
›RYS 26 AND 08 USED EXTENSIVELY BY AERIAL APPLICATOR ACFT. RECOMMEND EXTENSIVE USAGE OF CTAF FOR POSITION REPORTING.
›RY 30 PREFERRED CALM WIND RY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KMIT on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KMIT have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KMIT. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KMIT have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KMIT. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KMIT?
KMIT sits at 424 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KMIT?
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.