KCLR

VFR

CLIFF HATFIELD MEML

CALIPATRIA · CALIFORNIA

Elev
-181.8'
Longest RWY
3,423'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCLR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
618.2'
MSL · field -181.8' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +11 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KCLR

KCLR does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIPL (IMPERIAL COUNTY) · 18.1 NM away. Conditions at KCLR may differ.

METAR · KIPL

Observed 21:53Z

KIPL 272153Z AUTO 25012G18KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02560028
Wind
250° @ 12G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,157 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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 618 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
SAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JESSE LLANAS
Address
125 N. PARK AVE., CALIPATRIA CA 92233

Flight service · Hours

FSS SAN
SAN DIEGO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 12 kt
RWY 26
258°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 258° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 618 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored78° / 258°3,423 ftASPH26 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0815', road, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
2615', road, 460' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08
KCLR · IAP
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • The parallel taxiway is closed indefinitely.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Yuma CERAP at 928-269-9569.Show FAA
  • There is a Part 77 obstruction, a 184-foot lighted flag pole 800 feet southeast of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runway 08 has a 3-foot fence at 190 feet.Show FAA
  • 26Runway 26 has a 3-foot fence 150 feet right, from 260 to 500 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 08The approach slope is 21 to 1 based on the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe fire department office is in Calipatria. Cell phone 760-791-0296.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCLR

Answer card
ICAO
KCLR
Name
CLIFF HATFIELD MEML
Location
CALIPATRIA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
-181.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
618.2 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,423 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Cliff Hatfield Meml Airport is in Calipatria, California. The field elevation is -181.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 3,423 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 618.2 ft MSL. The runway headings are magnetic 91° and 271°. The airport has no on-field FBOs listed, so verify services before you go. The published remarks also note that the parallel taxiway is closed indefinitely. That matters for ground planning. There is also a 184-foot lighted flag pole about 800 feet southeast of the airport. Runway 08 has a 3-foot fence at 190 feet. Runway 26 has a 3-foot fence 150 feet right from 260 to 500 feet from the threshold.

This is a low-elevation desert field with a published obstacle environment. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest notes before departure. For clearance delivery, contact Yuma CERAP at 928-269-9569. If you are arriving VFR, expect to self-announce on CTAF and plan for the published pattern altitude. The airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCLR?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 618.2 ft MSL.
Does KCLR have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KCLR. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
Is Cliff Hatfield Meml Airport towered?
No. KCLR is a non-towered airport. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the longest runway at KCLR?
KCLR has one runway. Runway 08/26 is the longest at 3,423 ft.
Which runway should I expect at KCLR?
The field has one runway, 08/26. The published magnetic headings are 91° and 271°.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KCLR?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What runway or taxiway issues should I know about at KCLR?
The parallel taxiway is closed indefinitely. The published remarks also call out fences near both runway ends and a lighted flag pole southeast of the airport.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at KCLR?
The published remark says to contact Yuma CERAP at 928-269-9569 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the FAA Chart Supplement before flight.

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