Bauer Airport
61CA · Twentynine Palms, CA · Print kneeboard
Nearby now
Loading…
Weather
METAR observed
Loading current weather…
TAF forecast
Loading forecast…
Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:10 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:30 AM | 12:30Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 12:57Z |
| Sunset | 07:43 PM | 02:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:10 PM | 03:10Z |
Plan a flight from 61CA
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
Loading winds aloft…
Advisories
NOTAMs
Loading NOTAMs…
Pilot reports
Loading PIREPs…
Airspace hazards
Checking advisories…
Runways
RWY 26LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 260° true
- Dimensions
- 1,300 × 80 ft
- TPA
- 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- DIRT
Enter the left downwind (heading 080°) on the 45° at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,300 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 61CA → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 61CA kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
TNP 114.20 · PSP 115.50 · TRM 116.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNP · Twentynine Palms | VORTAC | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r269° / 15.2 NM |
| PSP · Palm Springs | VORTAC | 115.50 · 102X | Low | r032° / 25.7 NM |
| TRM · Thermal | VORTAC | 116.20 · 109X | High | r355° / 33.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 61CA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 61CA
- Coordinates
- 34.1747, -116.0670
- Elevation
- 1,950 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 61CA.
Nearby airports
Loading nearby conditions…
Also nearby: 2CA2 Cones Field (private) (1 NM) · 2CA3 Crosswinds Airport (4 NM) · L22 Yucca Valley Airport (17 NM) · 6CA5 Valley Vista Airport (private) (27 NM)
About 61CA
Bauer Airport (61CA) is an airport in Twentynine Palms, CA, at 1,950 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 61CA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 61CA?
Bauer Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 61CA?
Bauer Airport is in Twentynine Palms, CA, at an elevation of 1,950 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.1747, -116.0670.
Fly out of 61CA often?
Save 61CA as your home base in the SkyReady app for a one-tap Go/No-Go readiness brief, weather alerts, and automatic FAA currency — free to log.
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 61CA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.