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Inyokern Airport

IYK · KIYK · Inyokern, CA · 2,457 ft elevation · var 14E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KIYK / IYK
Coordinates
35.6588, -117.8300
Elevation
2,457 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14E
Sectional chart
LOS ANGELES
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
Flight service (FSS)
RIVERSIDE
NOTAM facility
IYK
Attendance
MON-FRI 0730-1600
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
1 NW

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20

EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:05 AM12:05Z
Sunrise05:36 AM12:36Z
Sunset08:10 PM03:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:40 PM03:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:40 PM → 05:05 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:10 PM → 04:36 AM

Plan a flight from KIYK

Runway 02/20

6,275 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 50k, Dual tandem 80k.

02
Heading
017° mag · 31° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3.3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
20
Heading
197° mag · 211° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
VASI (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Displaced threshold
320 ft

Runway 10/28

4,150 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Poor)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 24k.

10
Heading
101° mag · 115° true
Markings
numbers only
Traffic pattern
Left
28
Heading
281° mag · 295° true
Markings
numbers only
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
103 ft

Runway 15/33

7,100 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 24k.

15
Heading
152° mag · 166° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
33
Heading
332° mag · 346° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3.3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D133.65JOSHUA APP DEP
UNIC122.8CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
NID · China LakeTACAN111.60r240° / 7 NM

Approaches

Minimums & Hot Spots

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Glider, Instruction, Towing

Ownership & management

Owner
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY APT DIST
P.O. BOX 634, INYOKERN, CA
760-377-5844
Manager
SCOTT A. SEYMOUR
1669 AIRPORT ROAD, INYOKERN, CA
760-377-5844

Remarks FAA

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • RY 02/20 & 15/33 HAVE DSTC RMNG SIGNS.
  • FREQUENT GLIDER OPNS ON WEEKENDS.
  • FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
  • ACTVT VASI RWY 20; MIRL RWYS 02/20, 10/28, 15/33 - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 02, 15 & 33 OPR CONSLY.
  • AUTOMATED UNICOM - 3 CLICKS FOR ARPT ADVISORY & WEATHER OR DIAL 617-262-3825, 4 CLICKS FOR RADIO CHECK.
  • AIRPORT DIRECTOR. EMAIL: SCOTT@INYOKERNAIRPORT.COM
  • AFTER 1600 CALLOUT FEE FOR SVC CALL (760) 382-3383.
  • POOR BUT STABLE. PTNS OF RWY CTRLN MARKING OBSCD BY CRACK FILLER.
  • PAVEMENT EXPERIENCING LONGL AND LATERAL BLOCK CRACKING ON PTNS OF RWY.

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