KIPL Imperial County Airport

Before you fly into KIPL

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

946.4'

MSL · field -53.6' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +11 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KIPL

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KIPL 272053Z AUTO 27011G20KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 26028/2014 SLP121 T02500028 58014

Wind: 270° @ 11G20 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 25°C / 3°C
Altimeter: 29.89 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,171 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KIPL 271738Z 2718/2818 27011KT P6SM SKC FM280100 27013G22KT P6SM SKC FM280600 29007KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 01:00Z

Wind: 270° at 11 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 S
VFR sectional: PHOENIX
ARTCC: ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility: IPL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MARYLYNN LOPEZ
Phone: 760-996-2109
Address: 155 S. 11TH STREET, EL CENTRO CA 92243

Flight service · Hours

FSS SAN: SAN DIEGO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0700-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 11 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 26

260°M

Head/Tail

+11 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 26

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
14/32	143° / 323°	5,308 ft	ASPH	32 R
08/26Favored	80° / 260°	4,501 ft	ASPH	26 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
14	5,308'	5,308'	5,308'	5,308'	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	9', fence, 425' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 25
32	5,308'	5,308'	5,308'	5,308'	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	15', road, 600' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 26
08	4,501'	4,501'	4,501'	4,501'	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	59', pline, 1600' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 23
26	4,501'	4,501'	4,501'	4,501'	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	32', pole, 1575' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 42

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-B

KIPL · IAP

RNAV (GPS)-B

KIPL · IAP

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 (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AFRT,AGRI,AMB,CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: Yes
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.09

L08·Borrego Valley Airport·45.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.00

KCXL·Calexico International Airport·10.5 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Imperial Flying Service 122.700(760) 353-1375Independent20d ago	$7.20SS $6.20	$6.73	—

Imperial Flying Service
122.700(760) 353-1375
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100LL
$7.20
Jet A
$6.73

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.09atL08Borrego Valley Airport45.2 nmsave $2.11
Jet A$6.00atKCXLCalexico International Airport10.5 nmsave $0.73

Airport notes

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

General notes

Taxiway C3 is closed between runway 14/32 and taxiway C5.Show FAA
Noise abatement procedures include a noise sensitive area on the northeast edge of the airport near schools and residential areas. Conditions permitting, helicopter arrivals should be to runway 32 with touchdown midfield between taxiways A4 and A3. Helicopter departures should be from runway 14 midfield. When conditions require runway 32 departure, maintain runway centerline for 1.5 nautical miles before initiating a turn. For helicopter training patterns and autorotations, use runway 08/26 with a maximum of three circuits. Between sunset and sunrise avoid consecutive pattern circuits.Show FAA
Prior permission required for non-scheduled air carrier aircraft rescue and fire fighting service. Contact Amer at 442-264-3220.Show FAA
Frequency high-speed military jet traffic transits the Imperial County traffic area westbound descending VFR to Naval Air Facility El Centro. Avoid altitudes between 2500 feet and 3500 feet mean sea level near Imperial County. Contact Naval Air Facility tower on frequency 119.1 for Navy traffic advisory.Show FAA
Avoid Naval Air Facility El Centro traffic. Aircraft departing runway 26 should make an immediate right turn and stay below 1000 feet. Contact Naval Air Facility tower on frequency 119.1 for advisory.Show FAA
The radio antenna is more than 70 feet tall and is located on the control tower at midfield of runway 14/32 and 500 feet west of the runway centerline.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Yuma CERAP at 928-269-9569.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights are active on runways 08/26 and 14/32 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

14/32The pavement classification rating value for runway 14/32 is 183/F/D/W/T.Show FAA
08/26The pavement classification rating value for runway 08/26 is 177/F/D/W/T.Show FAA
08/26Runway 08/26 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Other notes

There is an overnight tie-down fee.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KIPL

Answer card

ICAO: KIPL
Name: IMPERIAL COUNTY
Location: IMPERIAL, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: -53.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 946.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 14/32 · 5,308 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 10°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 270° at 11 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

Imperial County Airport is in Imperial, California. The field elevation is -53.6 ft MSL, so density altitude is usually not the same issue here as it is at high desert fields. KIPL has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 5,308 ft. Runway 08/26 is 4,501 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Imperial Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call ahead at (760) 353-1375 if you need current ramp or fuel availability.

This airport has a few items a first-time pilot should brief. Noise abatement is active near the northeast edge of the airport by schools and homes. Helicopter traffic has specific preferred flow. Military jet traffic also transits the area westbound, with a warning to avoid 2,500 to 3,500 ft MSL near the field. Runway 26 departures call for an immediate right turn and staying below 1,000 ft. Medium intensity runway lights are available on both runways. Taxiway C3 is closed between runway 14/32 and taxiway C5. Check the current Chart Supplement for any current restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KIPL?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does KIPL have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for KIPL. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

Which runway is the longest at Imperial County Airport?

Runway 14/32 is the longest runway at KIPL. It is 5,308 ft long and paved with asphalt.

Is KIPL towered?

No. KIPL is non-towered. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.7 for local traffic calls.

What FBO is on the field at KIPL?

Imperial Flying Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (760) 353-1375 for current service details.

Are there noise abatement procedures at KIPL?

Yes. The published remarks call out a noise sensitive area on the northeast side near schools and homes. Helicopter and runway departure procedures are also published. Brief them before arrival.

What should I know about military traffic near KIPL?

Published remarks warn of fast military jet traffic transiting westbound near the airport. Avoid 2,500 to 3,500 ft MSL near Imperial County. Use the Navy advisory frequency 119.1 if needed.

Is runway 08/26 usable for larger passenger operations?

Runway 08/26 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations with more than 9 seats. It is also not for non-scheduled passenger operations with more than 30 seats.

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