49X

VFR

CHEMEHUEVI VALLEY

CHEMEHUEVI VALLEY · CALIFORNIA

Elev
638.3'
Longest RWY
5,000'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 49X
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,638.3'
MSL · field 638.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +11 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF 49X

49X does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHII (LAKE HAVASU CITY) · 4.4 NM away. Conditions at 49X may differ.

METAR · KHII

Observed 21:15Z

KHII 272115Z AUTO 18011G17KT 10SM CLR 25/M03 A2987 RMK AO2
Wind
180° @ 11G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,053 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
4 NM N
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RAL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVEN ESCOBAR
Address
PO BOX 1976, HAVASU LAKE CA 92363

Flight service · Hours

FSS RAL
RIVERSIDE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 11 kt
RWY 16
167°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 167° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,638 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored167° / 347°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Airport sketch

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

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
49X · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center at 661-575-2079.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules use only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 49X

Answer card
ICAO
49X
Name
CHEMEHUEVI VALLEY
Location
CHEMEHUEVI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
638.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,638.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Chemehuevi Valley Airport sits in Chemehuevi Valley, California. Field elevation is 638.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 5,000 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. This is a VFR-only airport, so plan accordingly. Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless current local guidance says otherwise. For this field that works out to about 1,638.3 ft MSL.

The runway lights on 16/34 are medium intensity lights that are activated by the CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify services with the airport operator before you go. First-time pilots should pay attention to the desert setting and the lack of published instrument approaches. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated operating notes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 49X Chemehuevi Valley Airport?
The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 5,000 ft long and asphalt.
Is there a control tower at Chemehuevi Valley Airport?
No. 49X is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Does 49X have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 49X. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at 49X?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless current local guidance says otherwise. That is about 1,638.3 ft MSL at this field.
How do you activate the runway lights at Chemehuevi Valley Airport?
Runway 16/34 has medium intensity lights. They are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.
Is 49X VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say visual flight rules use only. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any updates.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 49X?
Contact Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center at 661-575-2079 for clearance delivery.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Chemehuevi Valley Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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