Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field Private
NXP · KNXP · Twentynine Palms, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:11 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:30 AM | 12:30Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 12:58Z |
| Sunset | 07:43 PM | 02:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:11 PM | 03:11Z |
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Runways
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
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,015 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 309.75 | NXP ASOS |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
TNP 114.20 · PSP 115.50 · HEC 112.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / 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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Charts & procedures
Airport info
From the field
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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
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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