1L4

VFR

KIDWELL

CAL NEV ARI · NEVADA

Elev
2,602'
Longest RWY
4,140'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:47Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 1L4 KIDWELL showing runway layout — runways 16/34
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1L4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,602'
MSL · field 2,602' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 1L4

1L4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIFP (LAUGHLIN/BULLHEAD INTL) · 18.3 NM away. Conditions at 1L4 may differ.

METAR · KIFP

Observed 22:47Z

KIFP 112247Z 34003KT 10SM CLR 42/M04 A2966
Wind
340° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
42°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.66 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6,789 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
0 NM S
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MILNE POCOCK
Address
BUSH-AIR LLC, 20 COMANCHE TRAIL # 519, CAL-NEV-ARI NV 89039

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
340° · 3 kt
RWY 34
335°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 335° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,602 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored155° / 335°4,140 ftSANDStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
165', fence, 10' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2
3415', road, 560' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 37

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 1L4 KIDWELL in CAL NEV ARI, NEVADA, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
1L4 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK.
  • WEST TWY NOT MNTND; LRG ROCKS & 6 FT BRUSH ON EDGES; USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
  • FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
  • CTN: AUTOMOBILE TFC ON RWY.
  • AEROBATIC PRACTICE AREA WEST OF ARPT GND TO 5000 FT AGL. ACTVT BY NOTAM.
  • OCNL NGT LASERS AND PYRO DSPL FM ACFT. ACTVT BY NOTAM.

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34PAT TFC USE CTN: 80 FT UNLGTD POLE 500 FT EAST OF RWY 34 THR PENETRATES TRSN AREA; 7:1 OCS TO RWY ALG HWY.
  • 16/34NON-STD, PCL INSTALLED IN SOME TD AREAS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1670 FT TWR 350 FT L OF CNTRLN ADJ TO THR.
  • 16TIRES INDC DSRD TD POINTS, ADDNL MARKINGS AND CONES ADDED FOR FLT TRNG PURPOSES.
  • 34TIRES INDC DSRD TD POINTS, ADDNL MARKINGS & CONES ADDED FOR FLT TRNG PURPOSES.
  • 16TIRES USED TO MARK TD POINTS.
  • 34TIRES USED TO MARK TD POINTS.

Other notes

  • 16/34PACKED SAND & GRVL; EDGES & ENDS SOFT SAND IN DRY CONDS; EDGES BURMED WITH 12 - 36 IN SOIL; 5 FT BRUSH IN RWY SAFETY AREA & UP TO EDGES.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 1L4

Answer card
ICAO
1L4
Name
KIDWELL
Location
CAL NEV ARI, NEVADA
Elevation
2,602 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,602 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 4,140 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
340° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

KIDWELL is in Cal Nev Ari, Nevada. The field elevation is 2,602 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,140 ft long and the surface is sand. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 3,602 ft MSL as the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern altitude for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The published remarks matter here. The runway has packed sand and gravel with soft sand at the edges in dry conditions. The runway safety area has brush up to 5 ft. There is also an 80 ft unlighted pole east of runway 34 and a 70 ft tower left of runway 16 near the threshold. Tires and cones mark touchdown points on both ends.

This is a residential airpark. Expect local traffic and use extra caution for automobile traffic on the runway. The west taxiway is not maintained. It has large rocks and brush on the edges. Non-standard runway lighting is installed with pilot-controlled lighting in some touchdown areas. Occasional night lasers and pyrotechnic displays from aircraft are activated by NOTAM. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and contact the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at KIDWELL like for landing?
KIDWELL has one runway, 16/34. It is 4,140 ft long. The surface is packed sand and gravel, with soft sand at the edges in dry conditions.
What is the pattern altitude at 1L4 KIDWELL?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 3,602 ft MSL as the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern altitude for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KIDWELL have a control tower?
No. KIDWELL is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make your position reports early and clearly.
Are there any ILS approaches at KIDWELL?
No ILS approaches are published for 1L4. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What hazards should I watch for on runway 16/34 at KIDWELL?
The runway has tires and cones used as touchdown markers. There is also an 80 ft unlighted pole east of runway 34 and a 70 ft tower left of runway 16 near the threshold.
Is KIDWELL a good airport for night operations?
Use caution. Non-standard runway lighting is installed with pilot-controlled lighting in some touchdown areas. The airport also has occasional night laser and pyrotechnic activity by NOTAM.
Are there any FBOs on the field at KIDWELL?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
What should I know about taxiing at KIDWELL?
The west taxiway is not maintained. It has large rocks and 6 ft brush on the edges, so use it at your own risk.

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