L17 Taft-Kern County Airport

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 25

H/W +3 · X/W 4 kt R

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 02:54Z

KBFL 120254Z 31005KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP061 T03390122 53001 $

Wind: 310° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 34°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.74 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,567 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

L17 does not issue a TAF.

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

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KBFL 112320Z 1200/1224 32006KT P6SM SKC FM122100 31012G19KT P6SM SKC FM122300 31013KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 21:00Z

Wind: 320° at 6 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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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 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: BILL LAMANQUE
Phone: (661) 391-1824
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

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

310° · 5 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 25

246°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25Favored	66° / 246°	3,283 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
07	—	—	—	—	—	—	25', pole, 385' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 7
25	—	—	—	—	PAPI 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of L17 TAFT-KERN COUNTY in TAFT, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 07/25 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

L17 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

L17 · CHART_SUPP

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.

Cheapest 100LL

$6.29

L17·CB & RR

Cheapest Jet A

$5.66

L17·CB & RR

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
CB & RR 122.800(661) 765-5330World Fuel11d ago	$6.29	$5.66	—

CB & RR
122.800(661) 765-5330
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100LL
$6.29
Jet A
$5.66

Airport notes

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

General notes

RY 25 STEEP UPHILL GRADE (2.2%).
RY 07/25 HAS A DRY STREAMBED NE END.
RY 07 NO TKOF WITH TAILWINDS.
NO STUDENT SOLO FLIGHTS PERMITTED.
FOR ARPT INFORMATION CALL (661) 393-7990.
FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.

Lighting notes

MIRL RY 07/25 AND PAPI RY 25 NIGHT USE ONLY ACTVT- CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LLSELF SERVICE ONLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

25RY 25 +4 FT BRUSH 150 FT FM EOR 50 FT RIGHT.
07MKD WITH X'S NO LDGS TKOF ONLY.

Other notes

MANAGERDIRECTOR, KERN COUNTY AIRPORTS
MANAGER24 HR EMERG PHONE 661-747-4055.

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: 310° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 25

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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