L19

VFR

WASCO-KERN COUNTY

WASCO · CALIFORNIA

Elev
312'
Longest RWY
3,380'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L19
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,112'
MSL · field 312' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +0 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF L19

L19 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDLO (DELANO MUNI) · 9.5 NM away. Conditions at L19 may differ.

METAR · KDLO

Observed 22:35Z

KDLO 272235Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM SCT070 18/04 A3001 RMK AO2 T01760039
Wind
040° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
635 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,112 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
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
040° · 3 kt
RWY 30
300°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 300° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,112 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored120° / 300°3,380 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1235', pole, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
3015', road, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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
L19 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.Show FAA
  • Crop dusting operations are prohibited except by the airport manager at 661-393-1800.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30Runway 12 threshold lighting is relocated 455 feet; runway 30 threshold lighting is relocated 240 feet for night operations; 2685 feet of runway 12/30 is usable at night.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12There is a 6-foot fence and a 15-foot road 0 to 70 feet from the runway end 80 feet left to 70 feet right.Show FAA
  • 30There is a 4-foot fence 85 to 180 feet from the runway end 125 feet left to 125 feet right; a 15-foot road 105 to 200 feet from the runway end 125 feet left to 125 feet right; and an 8-foot sign 200 feet from the runway end 0 feet left.Show FAA
  • 12There are 35-foot poles right to left 600 feet from the displaced threshold. Runway 12 approach ratio is 18 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 30Runway 30 approach ratio is 26 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to May 1, 1959.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 1113 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREric Grant is the operations manager.Show FAA
  • MANAGERMichael Musca is the airport director at Kern County Airports Office, phone 661-391-1824; email MUSCAM@KERNCOUNTY.COM.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCell phone: 661-747-4051; 24-hour contact: 661-393-3868; fax: 661-391-1801; email: GRANTE@KERNCOUNTY.COM.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L19

Answer card
ICAO
L19
Name
WASCO-KERN COUNTY
Location
WASCO, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
312 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,112 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,380 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
040° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Wasco-Kern County Airport sits in Wasco, California. Field elevation is 312 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,380 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,112 ft MSL. That matters here because the field sits in the Central Valley with crop activity nearby. Published remarks say crop dusting is prohibited unless approved by the airport manager. If you are planning a first visit, call ahead and make sure you understand the local traffic picture before you arrive.

Night use needs a quick look at the remarks. Medium intensity runway lights on 12/30 are activated by CTAF. The runway 12 threshold is displaced 455 ft for night ops. The runway 30 threshold is displaced 240 ft for night ops. That leaves 2,685 ft usable at night. There are also obstructions near both runway ends, including fences, roads and a sign near runway 30. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for current services before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at L19?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 1,112 ft MSL at Wasco-Kern County Airport.
Does L19 have a control tower?
No. L19 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls and runway coordination.
Is there an ILS at Wasco-Kern County Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for L19. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
What is the longest runway at L19?
L19 has one runway. Runway 12/30 is the longest runway at 3,380 ft, with asphalt pavement and magnetic headings of 135° and 315°.
Can I use L19 at night?
Yes, but review the remarks first. Medium intensity runway lights are activated by CTAF. The usable night length on runway 12/30 is 2,685 ft because both thresholds are displaced for night operations.
Are there any runway obstructions at L19?
Yes. The published remarks list fences, roads and a sign near the runway ends. Runway 12 also has poles near the approach area. Verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Which FBOs are on the field at L19?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Can crop dusting operations affect arrivals at L19?
Yes. Published remarks say crop dusting operations are prohibited unless approved by the airport manager. If you expect ag traffic nearby, call ahead and get the current operating picture from the airport operator.

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