China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) charts & airport diagram
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) (NID · KNID) in China Lake, CA publishes 12 FAA charts, including 7 instrument approaches (RNAV (GPS), TACAN). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KNID publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KNID
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) has 7 published instrument approaches of 2 types (RNAV (GPS) and TACAN). 2 of them offer vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 08, 26, 21 and 14: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KNID. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) has an obstacle departure procedure (ODP): the charted way to clear terrain and obstacles after takeoff in instrument conditions. ATC does not assign it; under Part 91 it is recommended rather than required, and it is what you fly when no SID or radar vectors have been given.
All 12 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 2
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
Approaches 7
- TACAN HI-TACAN Z RWY 03 ↗ Rwy 03 · Z
- TACAN HI-TACAN Z RWY 32 ↗ Rwy 32 · Z
- TACAN TACAN Y RWY 03 ↗ Rwy 03 · Y
- TACAN TACAN Y RWY 32 ↗ Rwy 32 · Y
- TACAN COPTER TACAN X RWY 32 ↗ Rwy 32 · X
Departures 2
- SID SALTD EIGHT ↗
Minimums 1
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KNID airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KNID have an instrument approach?
Yes. China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) has 7 published instrument approaches: RNAV (GPS), TACAN. At least one offers vertical guidance.
What is the lowest approach at KNID?
RNAV (GPS) to runway 03 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at China Lake Naws (Armitage Field). It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does KNID have SIDs and STARs?
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) publishes 1 departure procedure (SID) and no STARs. The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.
Does KNID have an obstacle departure procedure?
Yes. China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) publishes an ODP. Under Part 91 it is not mandatory in most cases, but it is the charted way to clear terrain and obstacles after takeoff in instrument conditions.
More about KNID
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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