KERN VALLEY (L05)
Kernville, California · Kern County · 3 miles S of city
Airport information
FAA identifierL05
Elevation2614 ft MSL
Latitude35.72822° N
Longitude118.41972° W
Magnetic variation14E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft15
Planned development (2025–29)$8,069,179
Sectional chartLOS ANGELES
ARTCCLos Angeles Center
Flight ServiceRancho Murieta
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1949/07
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityRIU
AttendedALL / ALL / DALGT
ManagerBill Lamanque
Manager phone661-391-1824
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,500 × 50 ft | Asphalt (good) | 17: right pattern |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | — |
Airport remarks
- <NO NIGHT OPERATIONS.
- FLY-IN CAMPGROUND ON ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.
- DIRECTOR, KERN COUNTY AIRPORTS
- OWNED BY US FOREST SVC ON LEASE TO KERN COUNTY.
- 24 HR EMERG PHONE 661-747-4055.
- GROSS RWY PAVEMENT STRENGTH ESTIMATE PRVDD BY ARPT MANAGER; 12500 LBS.
- GTR THAN 1 FT ROCKS 0-90 FT FM EOR 50 FT LEFT TO 80 FT RIGHT PRVDG WASHOUT PROTECTION FM LAKE.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

