KNUC
San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field
San Clemente Island, CaliforniaElevation 184 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H2
RWY H2
06/24
RWY 0667°T
RWY 24247°T
REILYes
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field is in San Clemente Island, California. Field elevation 184 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
AttendedCLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL.
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNUC
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)SAN DIEGO
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.0227, -118.5880
Distance from city0 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES
Communications
120.85
BEAVER CON
A/G
26.86
ATIS
ATIS
119.55
GND
GND
126.75
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FUEL - J5.
›JASU - 1(GTC-85) 1(A-4).
›AD HAS NSTD AIRFIELD SIGNAGE.
›FOR CALP INFO CTC AIRFIELD MGR 619-545-8261.
›CAUTION: EXTV MISL AND OFF-SHORE BOMBARDMENT IN VCNTY SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND. PERIMETER RD IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AIRFIELD, USE EXTREME CAUTION. HOLD SHORT MARKINGS LESS THAN 175 FT. EXPECT HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS FROM TOWER.
›FLUID - SP.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
›AVBL ONLY DRG HRS OF OPN. AFTER HRS FOR EMERG ACTVT HIRL RWY 06/24 5 STEP AND REIL RWY 24 1 STEP - 119.55.
›SIMULATED ACFT CARRIER DECK LGTS U/S.
›(FREDERICK SHERMAN FLD)
›PRKG RAMP DESIGNED FOR FIVE METROLINER SIZED ACFT (ON THE LINE ADJACENT TO THE TRML) AND EIGHT H-60 SIZED ACFT (ON THE NORTHERN TWO LINES - 4 EACH LINE). WHEN CARGO ACFT OCCUPY THE CENTER PRKG LINE (VIC OF SPOT 5) NONSTD TAXILANE CLNC MAY EXIST, USE CTN TAXING AROUND CARGO ACFT.
›STD PRKG APRON WO A PERIPHERAL TXL.
›RSTD - PPR FOR CIV ACFT AT ALL TIMES AND MIL OT, DSN 524-9240. REQ TO USE NUC AS BINGO FLD FOR CARRIER OPR RQR 7 DAYS PN AND SPECIAL AIR OPR AFTER NML OPR HR RQR 72 HR PN THRU SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND AIR OPS DSN 524-9240.
›OLS
›OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM.
›TFC PAT REDUCED RWY SEPARATION STD IN EFF USN/USMC ACFT (ONLY ALLOWED DURING CCAS).
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNUC have a METAR?
Yes. KNUC is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KNUC have a TAF?
When KNUC 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 KNUC?
KNUC sits at 184 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNUC?
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.