L61

VFR

SHOSHONE

SHOSHONE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
1,568'
Longest RWY
2,380'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L61
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,368'
MSL · field 1,568' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF L61

L61 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KVGT (NORTH LAS VEGAS) · 54.1 NM away. Conditions at L61 may differ.

METAR · KVGT

Observed 15:53Z

KVGT 271553Z 19006KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01390006
Wind
190° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,862 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
LAS VEGAS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 2,368 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RAL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ASHLEY HELMS
Address
703 AIRPORT ROAD, BISHOP CA 93514

Flight service · Hours

FSS RAL
RIVERSIDE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 6 kt
RWY 15
155°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 155° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,368 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored155° / 335°2,380 ftASPH33 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1530', trees, 600' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 13
337', berm, 200' from thr, 115' 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
L61 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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
  • Obstructions include Part 77 mountains north of the airport, power line east of the runway, and hill southeast end of runway.Show FAA
  • Runway 15/33 is closed to helicopters.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Pilot controlled lighting is out of service. Contact Steve Loven at Bishop Airport 760-872-2971 during 0800-1600 Monday through Friday to schedule an evening lighting turn on at Shoshone prior to night use.Show FAA
  • Pilot controlled lighting is out of service. Contact Steve Loven at Bishop Airport 760-872-2971 during 0800-1600 Monday through Friday to schedule an evening lighting turn on at Shoshone prior to night use.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 15/33Runway edge lights are mounted on short 3-4 inch stout non-frangible posts.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15There is a 15 foot road located 0 feet from the threshold and 110 feet right to 200 feet from the threshold and 60 feet right.Show FAA
  • 33There is a 7 foot berm located 0 feet from the threshold and 125 feet right to 200 feet from the threshold and 115 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 5/15/59.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAfter hours emergency number is 760-937-4017.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L61

Answer card
ICAO
L61
Name
SHOSHONE
Location
SHOSHONE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
1,568 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,368 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 2,380 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Shoshone Airport sits in Shoshone, California. Field elevation is 1,568 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 15/33, which is 2,380 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 2,368 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. That matters if you are planning an IFR arrival. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and airport notes before you go. The published remarks also call out terrain and obstacle issues. There are Part 77 mountains north of the airport. There is also a power line east of the runway. A hill sits near the southeast end of the runway. Runway 15 has a road close to the threshold. Runway 33 has a berm close to the threshold. Runway edge lights are on short non-frangible posts.

Pilot controlled lighting is out of service. For an evening lighting turn-on before night use, the published remarks direct pilots to contact Steve Loven at Bishop Airport during weekday business hours. Runway 15/33 is closed to helicopters. No on-field FBOs are listed, so contact the airport operator directly before arrival or call the field on CTAF for current service options. For clearance delivery, the remarks list Los Angeles ARTCC. This is a small desert field, so plan for terrain, limited runway length and close-in obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at L61 Shoshone Airport?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 2,368 ft MSL at this field.
Does Shoshone Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for L61. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest IFR procedure information before departure.
Is there a control tower at L61?
No. Shoshone is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at Shoshone Airport?
The only runway is 15/33. It is 2,380 ft long and asphalt.
Can helicopters use runway 15/33 at L61?
No. The published remarks say runway 15/33 is closed to helicopters.
What obstacles should I know about at Shoshone Airport?
The published remarks mention Part 77 mountains north of the airport, a power line east of the runway and a hill near the southeast end. There is also a road near the threshold of runway 15. There is a berm near the threshold of runway 33.
How do I arrange night lighting at Shoshone Airport?
Pilot controlled lighting is out of service. The published remarks say to contact Steve Loven at Bishop Airport during 0800-1600 Monday through Friday to schedule an evening lighting turn-on before night use.
Which FBOs are on the field at L61?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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