Mefford Field

TLR · KTLR · Tulare, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
265 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,901 ft 13/31
Runway
1
Mag var
12E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:26 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:16 AM13:16Z
Sunrise06:42 AM13:42Z
Sunset07:00 PM02:00Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:26 PM02:26Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:26 PM → 06:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:00 PM → 05:42 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 045°downwind 315°base 225°final 135°45° entry1331

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
135° mag · 147° true
Dimensions
3,901 × 75 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 315°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
265 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 500 ft from threshold, 295 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
42 ft
TDZ elevation
265 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

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

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
120.0

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Departure & arrival

“Fresno”
App/Dep
118.5

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
268.7APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

TTE 116.25 · NLC 113.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TTE · Tule VOR/DME 116.25 · 109Y Low r299° / 20.8 NM
NLC · Lemoore TACAN 113.30 · 80X r096° / 33 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KTLR / TLR
Coordinates
36.1566, -119.3266
Elevation
265 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 120.0 · ☎ 559-686-2613
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
RANCHO MURIETA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
RIU
Attendance
ALL 0800-DUSK
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/07
Distance from city
3 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI 13 OPRS CONSLY. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: 2-light PAPI (left) · 31: 2-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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF TULARE
411 EAST KERN AVENUE, TULARE, CA
559-685-2300
Manager
PETER ARANZARU
3981 SOUTH K STREET, TULARE, CA
559-684-4329
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC FRESNO APCH AT 559-454-9805.

Runways

  • UNUSBL BYD 7 DEG R OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI 13 OPRS CONSLY.
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About KTLR

Mefford Field (TLR · KTLR) is an airport in Tulare, CA, at 265 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,901 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KTLR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KTLR have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KTLR?

Mefford Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,901 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KTLR?

Mefford Field is in Tulare, CA, at an elevation of 265 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.1566, -119.3266.

More about KTLR

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KTLR in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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