KEMT

VFR

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

EL MONTE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
295.6'
Longest RWY
3,995'01/19
Tower
08:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:45Z
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Before you fly into KEMT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
08:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,295.6'
MSL · field 295.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +9 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KEMT

Current METAR

Observed 17:45Z

KEMT 271745Z 21009KT 10SM BKN070 17/04 A3002
Wind
210° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
483 ft
Ceiling
7,000 ft AGL
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 N
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
EMT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SALVADOR EULLOQUI BOBADILLA
Address
4233 SANTA ANITA AVE, EL MONTE CA 91731

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 9 kt
RWY 19
191°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 19

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 191° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,296 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored11° / 191°3,995 ftASPH19 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
013,504'3,995'3,755'3,465'PAPI 2-box left(4.57°)18', pole, 350' from thr, 85' R of cntrln, slope 8
193,995'3,995'3,995'3,354'PAPI 2-box right(4.5°)30', pole, 800' from thr, 205' R of cntrln, slope 20

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)-B
KEMT · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Heavy bird activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Center taxiway lights only.Show FAA
  • There is a lighted water tower 1 mile west-southwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, call SoCal Approach at 800-448-3724.Show FAA
  • Remain over the paved channel on climb out to the south and to the north.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager for details.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the runway end identifier lights on runway 19 and the medium intensity runway lights on runway 01/19 via CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01On runway 01 there is a 6-foot fence 120 feet right of centerline and a 6-foot fence 120 feet left and parallel to centerline from 0 to 200 feet from the end of the runway.Show FAA
  • 19There is a 2-foot fence 75 feet right of centerline at the threshold to 0 feet right of centerline at 200 feet on runway 19.Show FAA
  • 19The approach ratio is 48 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 19.Show FAA
  • 01The approach ratio is 35 to 1 to the displaced threshold and 33 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 45-foot power line obstruction 1490 feet from the displaced threshold on runway 01.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • OWNERLos Angeles County contact is Paul Maselbas at 626-300-4600 extension 4615.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEMT

Answer card
ICAO
KEMT
Name
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Location
EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
295.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,295.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0800-2000
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,995 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
11
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

San Gabriel Valley Airport is in El Monte, California. Field elevation is 295.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 01/19, which is 3,995 ft long and paved. The control tower is open 0800 to 2000. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Billion Air Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need fuel or ramp details, call them directly at (626) 208-3708. The airport sits under SoCal Class C procedures. Check the current chart for the exact airspace picture before you go.

A few local items matter on a first visit. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager for details. There is heavy bird activity on and near the airport. Remain over the paved channel on climb out to the south. Remain over the paved channel on climb out to the north. Runway 01 has fence obstructions near the departure end. Runway 19 has a fence near the threshold. When the tower is closed, use CTAF to activate the runway end identifier lights on runway 19. Use CTAF to activate the medium intensity runway lights for runway 01/19. There is also a lighted water tower about 1 mile west-southwest of the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KEMT and is it enough for a light jet?
KEMT has one runway, 01/19, at 3,995 ft. That length is the key planning item here. Check aircraft performance. Check density altitude and current conditions before you go.
What are the tower hours at San Gabriel Valley Airport?
The tower is open from 0800 to 2000. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF procedures and verify current operations before departure.
Does KEMT have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KEMT. Use the current Chart Supplement for the approaches that are available.
What is the pattern altitude at KEMT?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KEMT?
Billion Air Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (626) 208-3708 for current services before arrival.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KEMT?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager for details before you fly in.
What should I know about runway 01 and runway 19 obstructions?
Runway 01 has fence obstructions near the departure end. Runway 19 has a fence near the threshold. Review the current Chart Supplement and plan your departure and arrival paths carefully.
How do I get clearance delivery when the tower is closed at KEMT?
When the tower is closed, call SoCal Approach at 800-448-3724 for clearance delivery. Use the published CTAF procedures for airport traffic.

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