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L61

Shoshone Airport

Shoshone, CaliforniaElevation 1,568 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,380 ft

15/33
Dimensions
2,380 x 30 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 15
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33
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

Shoshone Airport is in Shoshone, California. Field elevation 1,568 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerASHLEY HELMS
Manager phone760-872-2971
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAL61
SectionalLAS VEGAS
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.9686, -116.2690
Distance from city1 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCL IS OUT OF SVC. CONTACT STEVE LOVEN AT BISHOP ARPT 760-872-2971 DRG 0800-1600 M-F TO SKED AN EVENING LGTG TURN ON AT SHOSHONE PRIOR TO NGT USE.
›+7 FT BERM 0 FT FM THLD 125 FT R TO 200 FT FM THLD 115 FT R.
›PCL IS OUT OF SVC. CTC STEVE LOVEN AT BISHOP ARPT 760-872-2971 DRG 0800-1600 M-F TO SKED AN EVENING LGTG TURN ON AT SHOSHONE PRIOR TO NGT USE.
›+15 FT ROAD 0 FT FM THLD 110 FT R TO 200 FT FM THLD 60 FT R.
›RWY EDGE LGTS ARE MOUNTED ON SHORT 3-4 INCH STOUT NON-FRANGIBLE POSTS.
›AFTER HRS EMERG NO. 760-937-4017
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 5/15/59.
›FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
›RY 15/33 CLSD TO HELICOPTERS.
›OBSTNS PART 77 MTNS N OF ARPT, P-LINE E OF RWY & HILL SE EOR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗L61 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does L61 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for L61. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does L61 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for L61. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at L61?
L61 sits at 1,568 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for L61?
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.