KMIT

VFR

SHAFTER-MINTER FLD

SHAFTER · CALIFORNIA

Elev
424.8'
Longest RWY
4,501'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMIT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,424.8'
MSL · field 424.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KMIT

KMIT does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBFL (MEADOWS FLD) · 7.9 NM away. Conditions at KMIT may differ.

METAR · KBFL

Observed 21:54Z

KBFL 272154Z 25005KT 10SM SCT043 BKN080 18/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01830056
Wind
250° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
763 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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
4 NM E
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JONATHAN HUDSON
Address
201 AVIATION ST, SHAFTER CA 93263

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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250° · 5 kt
RWY 26
257°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 257° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,425 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30120° / 300°4,501 ftASPH12 R
08/26Favored77° / 257°3,680 ftASPH26 R
17/35167° / 347°2,972 ftCONC17 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
30PAPI 4-box left(3°)
0860', trees, 1896' from thr, 190' R of cntrln, slope 28
2620', bldg, 411' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 10
1715', road, 850' from thr, 190' R of cntrln, slope 43
3515', road, 470' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 12
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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 (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

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

  • Runway 30 is the preferred calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.Show FAA
  • Ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service.Show FAA
  • Runways 26 and 08 are used extensively by aerial applicator aircraft. Extensive use of the CTAF for position reporting is recommended.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 12 and 30. Precision approach path indicators are on runway 30. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 12 and 30. Use the CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08There is a 33 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold of runway 08.Show FAA
  • 26There is a 28 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold of runway 26.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERAfter hours contact phone number is 661-303-6996.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMIT

Answer card
ICAO
KMIT
Name
SHAFTER-MINTER FLD
Location
SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
424.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,424.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Shafter-Minter Field Airport sits in Shafter, California. Field elevation is 424.8 ft MSL. The airport has three runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 4,501 ft. This is an uncontrolled field with no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Minter Field Airport District is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service. The published remarks also note that runway 30 is the preferred calm-wind runway. Runway 30 has PAPI, runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights. Runways 12 and 30 also have runway end identifier lights and medium intensity lighting. Use CTAF for all airport communications.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the traffic mix. Ultralight activity occurs on and near the airport. Runways 08 and 26 are used heavily by aerial applicator aircraft. The remarks recommend extensive CTAF position reports. Runway 26 has a displaced threshold with a 28 to 1 obstacle clearance slope. Runway 08 has a displaced threshold with a 33 to 1 obstacle clearance slope. For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC. Check current procedures before departure. Plan your radio work early.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMIT?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KMIT towered?
No. KMIT is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Does Shafter-Minter Field have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KMIT. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway should I expect to use at KMIT in calm wind?
Runway 30 is the preferred calm wind runway per the published remarks. It is 4,501 ft long and has PAPI plus runway lighting.
Which FBO is on the field at KMIT?
Minter Field Airport District is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (661) 399-6564 for current service details.
Is fuel available after hours at KMIT?
Yes. The published remarks say fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service. If you need confirmation before arrival, call the FBO directly.
What should I know about runway 08 and runway 26 at KMIT?
Runways 08 and 26 are used extensively by aerial applicator aircraft. The remarks recommend heavy CTAF use for position reports. Runway 08 has a 33 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold. Runway 26 has a 28 to 1 slope to its displaced threshold.
What are the tower or airport contact numbers for KMIT?
There is no tower. For after-hours airport contact, the published number is 661-303-6996. For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.

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