Trona

L72 · Trona, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,718 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,910 ft 17/35
Runways
2
Mag var
14E

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Weather

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No weather station at L72. Nearby reporting stations: KNID (20 NM), KIYK (26 NM), KBYS (47 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:18 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:08 AM13:08Z
Sunrise06:34 AM13:34Z
Sunset06:52 PM01:52Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:18 PM02:18Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:18 PM → 06:08 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:52 PM → 05:34 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 085°downwind 355°base 265°final 175°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
175° mag · 189° true
Dimensions
5,910 × 60 ft
TPA
2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 355°) on the 45° at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
1,718 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Fence, 7 ft, 346 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
TDZ elevation
1,718 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Low.

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

NID 111.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
NID · China Lake TACAN 111.60 · 53X r053° / 19.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
L72
Coordinates
35.8127, -117.3269
Elevation
1,718 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14E
Sectional chart
LAS VEGAS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
Flight service (FSS)
RIVERSIDE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
RAL
Attendance
IREG
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/02
Distance from city
4 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
US DEPT OF INTERIOR BLM
300 S. RICHMOND RD., RIDGECREST, CA
(760) 384-5400
Manager
GEORGE BASS
PO BOX 70, TRONA, CA
(928) 592-3427
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • HELIPAD H1 IS LOCATED 230 FEET WEST OF RY 17/35 AND 3,380 FT SOUTH OF RY 17 THLD.
  • FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.

Runways

  • TAXI & HOLD LINE MRKG ARE BARELY VSB.
  • TAXI & HOLD LINE MRKG ARE BARELY VSB.

Lighting

  • ACTVT LIRL RY 17/35 (5) CLICKS ON FREQ - 122.8.
  • NSTD LIRL EDGE LIGHTS 55 FT FM EDGES OF RY.

Contact

  • ARPT MGR/CARETAKERS: GEORGE & BETH BASS 928-592-3427

Nearby airports

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About L72

Trona (L72) is an airport in Trona, CA, at 1,718 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,910 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for L72, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does L72 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at L72?

Trona has 2 runways; the longest is 5,910 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is L72?

Trona is in Trona, CA, at an elevation of 1,718 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.8127, -117.3269.

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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 L72 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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