L73

VFR

POSO-KERN COUNTY

FAMOSO · CALIFORNIA

Elev
635'
Longest RWY
3,000'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:54Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L73
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,435'
MSL · field 635' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +2 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF L73

L73 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBFL (MEADOWS FLD) · 10.4 NM away. Conditions at L73 may differ.

METAR · KBFL

Observed 21:54Z

KBFL 272154Z 25005KT 10SM SCT043 BKN080 18/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01830056
Wind
250° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,023 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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
4 NM E
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,435 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
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 5 kt
RWY 16
165°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 165° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,435 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored165° / 345°3,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1615', trees, 621' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 28

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
L73 · 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
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Areas of the open apron are rough and deteriorating.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to night operations.Show FAA
  • Crop dusting operations are prohibited except by prior permission from the manager at 661-391-1800.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16Approach ratio is 50 to 1 to displaced threshold on runway 16.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to May 1, 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERChief Operations Officer.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCell phone: 661-747-4051. Available 24 hours 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 · L73

Answer card
ICAO
L73
Name
POSO-KERN COUNTY
Location
FAMOSO, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
635 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,435 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

POSO-KERN COUNTY (L73) is in Famoso, California. Field elevation is 635 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 16/34, which is 3,000 ft long on asphalt. It is an uncontrolled field with no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,435 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and your own situational awareness. The airport is closed to night operations, so do not plan an after-dark arrival or departure.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability. Published remarks also note that crop dusting operations are prohibited unless you have prior permission from the manager. The open apron is rough and deteriorating, so taxi and parking deserve a careful look. There is also a published obstruction note for runway 16. The approach path has a 50-to-1 relationship to the displaced threshold, so brief that side of the runway before you go in. For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC using the number in the Chart Supplement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at L73?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,435 ft MSL.
Does POSO-KERN COUNTY have a tower?
No. L73 is an uncontrolled airport with no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at L73?
No ILS approaches are published for this airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure status before you fly.
What is the longest runway at POSO-KERN COUNTY?
The only runway is 16/34. It is 3,000 ft long on asphalt.
Can you fly into L73 at night?
No. The published remarks say the airport is closed to night operations.
Which FBOs are on the field at L73?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Are crop dusting operations allowed at POSO-KERN COUNTY?
Crop dusting operations are prohibited unless you have prior permission from the manager. Get that permission before planning any agricultural work there.
What should I know about runway 16 at L73?
There is a published obstruction note for runway 16. The approach has a 50-to-1 relationship to the displaced threshold, so review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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