Calexico International Airport

CXL · KCXL · Calexico, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
6 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,683 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
13E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:04 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:31 AM12:31Z
Sunrise05:58 AM12:58Z
Sunset07:38 PM02:38Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:04 PM03:04Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:04 PM → 05:31 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:38 PM → 04:58 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 348°downwind 078°base 168°final 258°45° entry2608

RWY 26RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
258° mag · 271° true
Dimensions
4,683 × 75 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3.4°)
Displaced thr
160 ft
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 078°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Threshold elev
-6 ft
Markings
basic
Threshold crossing height
39 ft
TDZ elevation
3 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
118.0 HIGH 132.275 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
292.2EL CENTRO RCAG (LOW/HIGH)
336.4YUMA RCAG (HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

IPL 115.90 · NJK 111.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IPL · Imperial VORTAC 115.90 · 106X High r169° / 4.8 NM
NJK · El Centro TACAN 111.00 · 47X r128° / 12.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCXL / CXL
Coordinates
32.6695, -115.5130
Elevation
6 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
LOS ANGELES
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN DIEGO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
SAN
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Customs / AOE
Yes
Activated
1947/10
Distance from city
1 W

Night operations

Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 4-light PAPI (left) · 26: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF CALEXICO
608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, CA
(760) 768-2100
Manager
LILIANA FALOMIR
608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, CA
(760) 768-2160
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • RY 08/26 - GROUND DROP-OFF ON EAST END OF RY & NORTH OF EAST ACFT PARKING AREA.
  • FOR CD CTC YUMA CERAP AT 928-269-9569.

Contact

  • CITY MANAGER, OFFICE IN CALEXICO.
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About KCXL

Calexico International Airport (CXL · KCXL) is an airport in Calexico, CA, at 6 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,683 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCXL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCXL have a control tower?

No. Calexico International Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KCXL?

Calexico International Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,683 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCXL?

Calexico International Airport is in Calexico, CA, at an elevation of 6 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.6695, -115.5130.

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