L17

VFR

TAFT-KERN COUNTY

TAFT · CALIFORNIA

Elev
858.2'
Longest RWY
3,283'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L17
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,658.2'
MSL · field 858.2' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +0 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF L17

L17 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBFL (MEADOWS FLD) · 25.6 NM away. Conditions at L17 may differ.

METAR · KBFL

Observed 23:54Z

KBFL 272354Z 35007KT 10SM FEW050 OVC070 18/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01830056 10200 20122 56017
Wind
350° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,337 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 E
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,658 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIC GRANT
Address
3701 WINGS WAY, SUITE 300, BAKERSFIELD CA 93308-7026

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • SAT-SUN · 1000-1600
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
350° · 7 kt
RWY 07
066°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 066° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,658 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored66° / 246°3,283 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0725', pole, 385' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 7
25PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)

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
L17 · 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 (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
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

  • No student solo flights are permitted.Show FAA
  • Be alert to lighted cranes within 5 nautical miles radius at 200 feet above ground level and below.Show FAA
  • Runway 25 has a steep uphill grade of 2.2 percent.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center at 661-575-2079.Show FAA
  • No takeoff with tailwinds is permitted on runway 07.Show FAA
  • Runway 07/25 has a dry streambed near the northeast end.Show FAA
  • For airport information call 661-393-7990.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 07/25 and the precision approach path indicator on runway 25 is for night use only. Activation is via the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100 low lead aviation gasoline is self service only.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 25Runway 25 has a 4-foot brush obstruction 150 feet from the end of runway and 50 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 07Runway 07 is marked with X's and is for takeoff only; no landings are permitted.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERContact Eric Grant, operations manager, at 661-391-1824.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCell phone contact is 661-747-4051; 24-hour contact is 661-393-3868; fax is 661-391-1801; email is GRANTE@KERNCOUNTY.COM.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L17

Answer card
ICAO
L17
Name
TAFT-KERN COUNTY
Location
TAFT, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
858.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,658.2 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 3,283 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
350° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Taft-Kern County Airport (L17) sits in Taft, California. Field elevation is 858.2 ft MSL. The airport has one asphalt runway, 07/25, at 3,283 ft. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,658.2 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The on-field FBO is CB & RR. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is self-serve only. Published remarks matter here. Runway 07 is takeoff only. No landings are permitted on 07. Runway 25 has a steep uphill grade of 2.2 percent. There are also lighted cranes within 5 NM at 200 ft AGL and below, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

This is a non-towered field with a published pattern altitude and some local operating limits. No student solo flights are permitted. Runway 25 lighting and the PAPI are for night use only. If you need clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at L17?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,658.2 ft MSL. Use that published value rather than calculating from field elevation.
Does Taft-Kern County Airport have a control tower?
No. L17 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Is there an ILS at L17?
No ILS approaches are published for Taft-Kern County Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flying in.
What is the longest runway at L17?
The only runway is 07/25. It is 3,283 ft long and surfaced with asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at L17?
CB & RR is listed on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is self-serve only.
Can I land on runway 07 at Taft-Kern County?
No. Runway 07 is marked with Xs and is takeoff only. No landings are permitted on 07.
Are there any special operating notes for L17 at night?
Runway lights are installed on 07/25. The PAPI on runway 25 is for night use only. Use the CTAF to activate the lights.
Is student solo flying allowed at L17?
No. Published remarks say no student solo flights are permitted. Confirm any local restrictions with the airport operator before training operations.

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