L08

VFR

BORREGO VALLEY

BORREGO SPRINGS · CALIFORNIA

Elev
522.2'
Longest RWY
5,011'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L08
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,522.2'
MSL · field 522.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +0 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF L08

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KL08 271935Z AUTO 18009G17KT 130V200 10SM CLR 23/00 A2991 RMK AO2
Wind
180° @ 9G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,620 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
SAN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MEADOW CHASE
Address
1820 PALM CANYON DR, BORREGO SPRINGS CA 92004-1235

Flight service · Hours

FSS SAN
SAN DIEGO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 9 kt
RWY 26
256°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 256° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,522 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored76° / 256°5,011 ftASPH08 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)
26PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 26
L08 · IAP
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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
AMB,INSTR,PAJA

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

  • There is a 140-foot tower 1600 feet north of runway 08.Show FAA
  • Coyotes and migratory birds occasionally are on or in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Transient tie-down ramp is restricted to aircraft with wingspan 40 feet or less. Aircraft with greater than 40 feet wingspan park on the portion of the transient ramp east of taxiway A6.Show FAA
  • During hot weather, heavy aircraft parking is restricted to concrete pads on the outer transient ramp.Show FAA
  • Aircraft must self-announce on the CTAF prior to landing or takeoff.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.Show FAA
  • Prior permission is required for all military aircraft; contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Noise sensitive area west to northwest. Do not overfly the elementary school 1 nautical mile west of the airport.Show FAA
  • Be aware of frequent changes in wind direction, strong updrafts and downdrafts, and possible turbulence during high wind conditions.Show FAA
  • An aerobatic box is located on the north side of the airport during daylight hours from the surface to 5000 feet mean sea level; check NOTAMs for activity.Show FAA
  • Military rotorcraft operations are restricted to remain on or over pavement areas; touch-and-go operations are restricted to the runway.Show FAA
  • All aircraft traffic patterns are to the south.Show FAA
  • Hovers, skid landings, and auto-rotations are prohibited.Show FAA
  • Parachute jumping.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 08/26; taxiway lights operate on CTAF by keying the microphone five times.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service 100LL fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26Runway 08/26 has a 400-foot blast pad beyond each end of the runway area.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runway end 08 is unusable beyond 3.0 nautical miles due to terrain.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport is staffed from 0800 to 1600.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe director of the county airports office is at Gillespie Field Airport. Borrego Valley Airport on-site manager is Meadow Chase, phone 760-767-7415, fax 760-767-5727.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFor emergencies, call 760-884-0252.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L08

Answer card
ICAO
L08
Name
BORREGO VALLEY
Location
BORREGO SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
522.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,522.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 5,011 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Borrego Valley Airport sits in Borrego Springs, California. Field elevation is 522.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 5,011 ft long with asphalt pavement. It is not a towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The airport is staffed from 0800 to 1600. No ILS approaches are published here. Plan with the current chart data before you go.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. The on-field FBO is Borrego Valley Airport. It carries 100LL. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 08/26. Taxiway lights are activated on CTAF by keying the microphone five times.

This is a desert airport, so expect wind shifts. The published remarks call out strong updrafts, downdrafts and turbulence in high wind conditions. Coyotes and migratory birds can also be on or near the field. Noise-sensitive areas lie west to northwest. Do not overfly the elementary school about 1 NM west of the airport. The transient ramp has wingspan limits, so check parking needs before arrival if you are in a larger aircraft. For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Borrego Valley Airport (L08)?
L08 has one runway, 08/26. It is 5,011 ft long and asphalt.
Does Borrego Valley Airport have a tower?
No. L08 is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Is there an ILS at L08?
No ILS approaches are published for Borrego Valley Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Borrego Valley Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedure says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at L08?
Borrego Valley Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours.
What are the lighting procedures at Borrego Valley Airport?
Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 08/26. Taxiway lights are turned on by keying the microphone five times on CTAF.
Are there any noise-sensitive areas or overflight restrictions at L08?
Yes. The published remarks call out a noise-sensitive area west to northwest. Do not overfly the elementary school about 1 NM west of the airport.
What should I watch for when landing at Borrego Valley Airport in windy conditions?
The airport remarks warn about frequent wind shifts, strong updrafts, downdrafts and possible turbulence during high wind conditions. Expect a rougher ride than the flat desert field elevation suggests.

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