Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field Private

NXP · KNXP · Twentynine Palms, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,051 ft MSL
Longest runway
8,015 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
11E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:11 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:30 AM12:30Z
Sunrise05:58 AM12:58Z
Sunset07:43 PM02:43Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:11 PM03:11Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:11 PM → 05:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:43 PM → 04:58 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 191°downwind 281°base 011°final 101°45° entry1028

RWY 10RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
101° mag · 112° true
Dimensions
8,015 × 150 ft
TPA
3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
PSP
Lights
SALSF

Enter the right downwind (heading 281°) on the 45° at 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
2,051 ft
TDZ elevation
2,051 ft

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 80k, Double wheel 180k, Dual tandem 320k, Double dual tandem 850k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
309.75NXP ASOS

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

Nearby navigation aids

TNP 114.20 · PSP 115.50 · HEC 112.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TNP · Twentynine Palms VORTAC 114.20 · 89X Low r285° / 22.4 NM
PSP · Palm Springs VORTAC 115.50 · 102X Low r014° / 28.8 NM
HEC · Hector VORTAC 112.70 · 74X High r139° / 33.6 NM

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KNXP
Coordinates
34.2962, -116.1620
Elevation
2,051 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
LOS ANGELES
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 309.75 · ☎ 760-830-8146
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
Flight service (FSS)
RIVERSIDE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
NXP
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1976/10
Distance from city
9 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK

Runway lighting aids — 10: SALSF · 28: SALSF.

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

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
US NAVY
OCEANOGRAPHIC OFC CODE 3142, WASHINGTON, DC
Manager
Remarks FAA · 21 notes

General

  • RSTD: AUSTERE/ DESERT TRNG ENVIRONMENT PRIM FOR SUPPORT OF CAX. VARIABLE HR YR ROUND AS REQ BY CAX COMD ELEMENT. IF TWENTYNINE PALMS SELF IS FINAL DESTN, ENSURE NXP IS FILED, NOT TNP.
  • RSTD: CLSD FLD OPR PERM BY PN APVL EXC MCAGCC SAR ACFT. PPR REQ FOR FUEL, VIP/PAX MOVEMENT, PRACTICE ARRESTMENTS, AND NVD TRNG. OPR OUTSIDE PUBL HR PERMS 24 HR PPR AND 72 HR PPR SAT AND SUN. BASE OPS DSN 230-7815,C760-830-7815.
  • LGT: ALL LGT BY PRIOR APVL.
  • A-GEAR: RWY 10, HOOK M31(B) (1987'); RWY 28, HOOK M31(B) (1565'); CTC TWR FOR ARRESTMENT, EXP 5 MIN DELAY.
  • FUEL: QUALIFIED ACFT CAPTAIN/CREW CHIEF MUST BE PROVIDED BY USER TO REFUL ACFT. J8.
  • TRAN ALERT: NO AMC FLEET SVC AVBL. ALL VIP ACFT CTC AIRFIELD OPS FOR PPR 24 HOURS PRIOR TO ARR.
  • CAUTION: HELICOPTER LZ (HLZ) WHITE RHINO (UAS STRIP 2000' X 72') S OF AND PARALLEL TO RWY 28 IS PRIM FOR TENANT UAS SUPPORT, RSTD TO UAS AND COPTER OPS ONLY; NO TILTROTOR OPS AUTH. MRKD WITH 72' X 72' HELO SPOTS ON E AND W END. 17' AGL HGR LCTD 120 FT S OF LZ CNTRLN.
  • CAUTION: RYS HAVE AM-2 RY SFC MATTING. THIS IS FABRICATED ALUMINUM PANEL 1.5" THICK, WHICH CONSISTS OF HOLLOW, EXTRUDED, ONE-PIECE MAIN SEC WITH EXTRUDED END CONNECTORS WELDED TO EA END. THE TOP SFC OF AM-2 MATTING IS COATED WITH A NON-SKID MATERIAL.
  • CAUTION: THE TOP SFC OF AM-2 MATTING IS COATED WITH A NON-SKID MATERIAL. WT BRG CHARACTERISTICS ARE CORRECTLY NOTED BY THE AVBL RWY CODE ABV TRT520.
  • TFC PAT: ALL TFC PAT S OF RWY DUE TO LIVE FIRE RANGE IMMEDIATELY N OF SELF. REMAIN ON OR S OF EXTN RWY CNTRLINE ON FINAL APCH. VFR F/W TO RWY 28 MAINTAIN AT OR ABV 4100' MSL UNTIL NXP 5 DME. VFR F/W DEPARTURES RWY10 CROSS NXP 5 DME AT OR ABV 4100' MSL OR RIGHT TURN TO BANDINI (WATER TREATMENT FACILITY 6 NM SE).
  • BEARING STRENGTH RWY 10/28: S80 T180 ST175 TT320 TDT850 TRT520.
  • MISC: CLASS D AIRSPACE EFF NOTAM ONLY, OT CLASS G.
  • 500 FT BY 490 FT AM-2 MATTING ON WEST END F/W RAMP.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.

Runways

  • TWO TRIPLE WHEELS IN TANDEM TYPE LANDING GEAR 520
  • TWO SINGLE TANDEM WHEELS 175

Lighting

  • ALL LGTG BY PRIOR APVL.
  • ALL LGTG BY PRIOR APVL.
  • OLS
  • OLS

Attendance

  • OPR HRS IAW PUBL NOTAMS FOR EXER SPT AND PPRS ONLY. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
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About KNXP

Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (NXP · KNXP) is an airport in Twentynine Palms, CA, at 2,051 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 8,015 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KNXP, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KNXP have a control tower?

No. Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KNXP?

Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field has 1 runway; the longest is 8,015 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KNXP?

Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field is in Twentynine Palms, CA, at an elevation of 2,051 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.2962, -116.1620.

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