L17 — Taft-Kern County
Taft, CA · Elevation 858.2 ft · 35.1417, -119.4378
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,283 ft | 60 ft | Asphalt (fair) | Medium intensity | 07 66° / 25 246° | 25 PAPI (2-light, left) | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF/UNICOM
- 122.8 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Traffic pattern altitude
- 800 ft AGL
- Attendance
- SAT-SUN 1000-1600; MON-FRI 0800-1600
- Magnetic variation
- 14°E (1985)
- Flight service
- Rancho Murieta FSS (RIU) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- RIU ↗
Remarks (7)
- RY 25 STEEP UPHILL GRADE (2.2%).
- MIRL RY 07/25 AND PAPI RY 25 NIGHT USE ONLY ACTVT- CTAF.
- RY 07/25 HAS A DRY STREAMBED NE END.
- RY 07 NO TKOF WITH TAILWINDS.
- NO STUDENT SOLO FLIGHTS PERMITTED.
- FOR ARPT INFORMATION CALL (661) 393-7990.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for L17?
- The CTAF at L17 is 122.8 MHz.
- How long is the runway at L17?
- L17 has one runway, 3,283 ft long.
- Does L17 have fuel?
- Yes — L17 has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- What is the traffic pattern altitude at L17?
- The published traffic pattern altitude at L17 is 800 ft AGL.
- Which Flight Service Station serves L17?
- Rancho Murieta FSS (RIU) serves L17. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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