KWHP · WHP
Whiteman Airport
Pacoima, CaliforniaElevation 1,003 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
12/30
RWY 12139°T
Landing length (LDA)3,181 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,442 / 4,120 / 3,910 ft
Displaced threshold729 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30319°T
Landing length (LDA)3,462 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,191 / 4,120 / 3,940 ft
Displaced threshold478 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
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
Whiteman Airport is in Pacoima, California. Field elevation 1,003 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerALVARO ESCOBEDO
Manager phone818-896-5271
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKWHP / WHP
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)HAWTHORNE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.2593, -118.4130
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A · UL94
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF135.000
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
120.4
SOCAL APP/DEP
A/D
132.1
ATIS
ATIS
122.95
CTAF
CTAF
125
GND
GND
135
TWR
TWR
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ASSISTANT AMGR: ERNIE UMANA
›(E125) INCLUDES 3 AMPHIBIANS.
›AIRPORT CLOSED TO HELICOPTER TRAINING / PATTERN OPERATIONS 2000-0800.
›DIRT INFIELD AREAS. HELICOPTERS ADVISED TO USE CARE TO PREVENT BLASTING DIRT AND DEBRIS ONTO MOVEMENT AREAS.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD, ARPT LGT OPRS CONSLY.
›HAS 35 FT TREES 50 FT FM EOR 110 FT R; +6 FT FENCE 30 FT FM EOR 125 FT L TO R; ROAD 80 FT FM EOR 125 FT L TO R; +30 FT PLINES 160 FT FM EOR 125 FT L TO R; + 20 FT LIGHT 75 FT FM EOR 20 FT L.
›HAS + 6 FT FENCE 60 FT FM EOR AND ROAD 70 FT FM EOR 125 FT L TO R; +12 FT BLDG 135-200 FM FM EOR 20-50 FT L; +24 FT LIGHT STANDARD 140 FT FM EOR 45 FT R.
›APCH RATIO 22:1 TO DSPLCD THLD; APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THLD OVER +35 FT TREE 488 FT FM DSPLCD THLD 110 FT R 13:1.
›APCH RATIO 30:1 TO DSPLCD THLD; APCH RATIO TO DSPLCD THLD OVER 33 FT BLDG 850 FT FM DSPLCD THLD 95 FT R 25:1.
›PAPI DOES NOT PRVD OBSTN CLNC BYD 5 NM FROM THLD.
›AIR TRAFFIC MGR: 818-834-3009.
›LA COUNTY CTC: JASON MORGAN, 626-300-4600 X4615.
›POWER LINES SW OF RY PENETRATE 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SFC.
›VOLUNTARY CURFEW IN EFCT. ALL ACFT OPRS, EXCP FOR FLTS RELATED TO EMERG, LIFESAVING, FIREFIGHTING, LAW ENFORCEMENT, GOVT AGENCIES, AND SVCS TO THE PUBLIC SUCH AS NEWS MEDIA, ARE REQD TO AVOID CONDUCTING ACFT ARRS AND DEPS BTN 2200 AND 0600 DAILY.
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
›HELICOPTER OPNS 2500' MSL (1500' AGL) AND BELOW.
›BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KWHP have a METAR?
Yes. KWHP is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KWHP have a TAF?
When KWHP 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 KWHP?
KWHP sits at 1,003 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KWHP?
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.