L71

VFR

CALIFORNIA CITY MUNI

CALIFORNIA CITY · CALIFORNIA

Elev
2,453.5'
Longest RWY
6,027'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L71
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,453.5'
MSL · field 2,453.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +15 · X/W 15 kt R

METAR & TAF L71

L71 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMHV (MOJAVE AIR & SPACE PORT/RUTAN FLD) · 8.6 NM away. Conditions at L71 may differ.

METAR · KMHV

Observed 22:35Z

KMHV 272235Z AUTO 30021G30KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 29031/2205 T01530017 $
Wind
300° @ 21G30 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,018 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
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RAL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARION CATO
Address
21000 HACIENDA BOULEVARD, CALIFORNIA CITY CA 93505

Flight service · Hours

FSS RAL
RIVERSIDE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 21 kt
RWY 24
242°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
15 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 24

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 242° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 3,454 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored62° / 242°6,027 ftASPH24 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
24PAPI 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 06
L71 · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
GLD,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Runway 06/24 precision approach path indicator east wing is adjacent to runway from 0700 to 1500 daily.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Joshua Approach at 661-277-3843.Show FAA
  • Precision approach path indicator and runway lights are out of service. The airport is closed to night operations until further notice.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport is closed to night operations until further notice.Show FAA
  • Runway end identifier lights on runway 24 and precision approach path indicator on runway 24 are out of service until further notice. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 6 and 24 are out of service until further notice.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24Runway lighting is out of service until further notice.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24Visual glide slope indicator on runway 24 is out of service until further notice.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Visual flight rules conditions only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L71

Answer card
ICAO
L71
Name
CALIFORNIA CITY MUNI
Location
CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
2,453.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,453.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 6,027 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 21 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

California City Muni sits in California City, California. Field elevation is 2,453.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 6,027 ft of asphalt, which gives light aircraft plenty of room and gives bigger singles a workable strip in good conditions. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Joshua Approach uses 133.65 and 348.7. Clearance delivery is handled through Joshua Approach at 661-277-3843.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Published remarks say this field is VFR only. Night operations are closed until further notice. Runway lighting is also out of service until further notice. The PAPI on runway 24 is out of service. The runway end identifier lights on runway 24 are out of service too. There is also a precision approach path indicator east wing adjacent to runway 06/24 from 0700 to 1500 daily, so plan your visual work with that in mind.

The on-field FBO is California City Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. If you are planning a first stop here, treat it as a daytime VFR field and verify current status before departure. The lighting outages matter here, especially after sunset or if you are arriving close to dusk.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at L71 California City Muni?
The airport has one runway, 06/24 and it is 6,027 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field because it is the only runway.
Is California City Muni towered?
No. L71 has no control tower. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.7 for local traffic calls.
Does L71 have any ILS approaches published?
No ILS approaches are published for California City Muni. If you need current approach options, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at L71?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Can you fly into L71 at night?
No. The published remarks say the airport is closed to night operations until further notice. The runway lighting is also out of service until further notice.
Which fuel types are available on the field at California City Muni?
The on-field FBO is California City Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (760) 373-4867 for current availability.
What should I know about runway lighting at L71?
Runway lighting is out of service until further notice. The PAPI on runway 24 is also out of service, so plan for daytime VFR operations only.
How do I get clearance delivery at California City Muni?
The published remark says to contact Joshua Approach for clearance delivery at 661-277-3843. The airport also uses Joshua Approach on 133.65 and 348.7.

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