TAFT-KERN COUNTY (L17)
Taft, California · Kern County · 1 miles E of city
Airport information
FAA identifierL17
Elevation858.2 ft MSL
Latitude35.14166° N
Longitude119.43784° W
Magnetic variation14E
Pattern altitude800 ft
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Basic
Based aircraft11
Planned development (2025–29)$1,916,889
Sectional chartLOS ANGELES
ARTCCLos Angeles Center
Flight ServiceRancho Murieta
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityRIU
AttendedALL / SAT-SUN / 1000-1600; ALL / MON-FRI / 0800-1600
ManagerBill Lamanque
Manager phone(661) 391-1824
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,283 × 60 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 25: P2L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | — |
Airport remarks
- RY 25 STEEP UPHILL GRADE (2.2%).
- RY 07/25 HAS A DRY STREAMBED NE END.
- RY 07 NO TKOF WITH TAILWINDS.
- NO STUDENT SOLO FLIGHTS PERMITTED.
- FOR ARPT INFORMATION CALL (661) 393-7990.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
- MIRL RY 07/25 AND PAPI RY 25 NIGHT USE ONLY ACTVT- CTAF.
- DIRECTOR, KERN COUNTY AIRPORTS
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
