KTSP

LIFR

TEHACHAPI MUNI

TEHACHAPI · CALIFORNIA

Elev
4,001.1'
Longest RWY
4,040'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KTSP
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,001.1'
MSL · field 4,001.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +9 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KTSP

Current METAR

Observed 15:55Z

KTSP 271555Z AUTO 31009KT 2SM UP BR BKN004 OVC009 04/04 A2999 RMK AO2
Wind
310° @ 9 kt
Visibility
2 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
3,555 ft
Ceiling
400 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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
0 NM NE
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ASHLEY WHITMORE
Address
115 SOUTH ROBINSON STREET, TEHACHAPI CA 93561

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1730

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 9 kt
RWY 29
290°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 290° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,001 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored110° / 290°4,040 ftASPH11 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 2-box left(3°)276', hill, 4800' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 16
29PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)32', rr, 635' from thr, 165' R of cntrln, slope 13

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

Chart Supplement
KTSP · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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

  • Lighted obstruction and mountain located 1 mile west of the airport at 4279 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • High intensity runway lights on runway 11/29 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29Gross weight pavement strength provided by airport manager is 25000 pounds.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 29Runway end 29 is unusable beyond 4 nautical miles due to terrain.Show FAA
  • 11Approach ratio to displaced threshold on runway 11 is 18 to 1.Show FAA
  • 29Approach ratio to displaced threshold on runway 29 is 31 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 2For after hours or emergencies call 661-822-2222.Show FAA
  • MANAGEROffice phone number is 661-822-2200 extension 101. After hours call 661-822-2222.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTSP

Answer card
ICAO
KTSP
Name
TEHACHAPI MUNI
Location
TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
4,001.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,001.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,040 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
310° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Tehachapi Muni sits in Tehachapi, California at 4,001.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 11/29, which is 4,040 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is in a mountain setting. There is a lighted obstruction and mountain 1 mile west of the field at 4,279 ft MSL. Runway 29 is also limited beyond 4 NM because of terrain. That matters on arrival and departure planning.

The on-field FBO is Tehachapi Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. High intensity runway lights on 11/29 are activated by CTAF. The published gross weight pavement strength for 11/29 is 25,000 pounds. For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC. If you need the office or after-hours line, use the airport numbers in the Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly. This is a high-elevation field, so expect density altitude to be a real factor on warm days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTSP?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction.
Does KTSP have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KTSP. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the longest runway at Tehachapi Muni?
Runway 11/29 is the only runway. It is 4,040 ft long and asphalt.
Is Tehachapi Muni towered?
No. KTSP is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at KTSP?
Tehachapi Municipal Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at KTSP?
Yes. Fuel is listed as available 24 hours with credit card.
Are there terrain or obstruction concerns at KTSP?
Yes. There is a lighted obstruction and mountain 1 mile west of the airport at 4,279 ft MSL. Runway end 29 is unusable beyond 4 NM due to terrain.
How do I get clearance delivery for KTSP?
For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079. If you need airport office help, use the published airport numbers or call the airport operator directly.

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