KIYK
Airport
Inyokern
Inyokern, California

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:IYK / KIYK (India-Yankee-Kilo)
Lat/Lng:35.6587412778, -117.8295325
35-39-31.4686N, 117-49-46.3170W
Estimated by Ngs on 03/10/1988
Elevation:2457 feet Surveyed by Ngs on 03/10/1988
Magnetic Variation:14E,(1985), [11E (2025)]
Sectional:LOS ANGELES
From City:1nm NW of Inyokern

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:04/1940
Attended:All year Mon-Fri 0700-1700 (local)
Control Tower:no
ARTCC:Los Angeles(ZLA)Los Angeles Center
FSS:Riverside FSS(RAL)
NOTAMs and Weather:IYKNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Segmented Circle:yes
Lights:Activate VASI Runway 20; MIRL Runways 02/20, 10/28, 15/33 - CTAF. PAPI Runways 02, 15 & 33 Operating Continuously.
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no

Communications

CTAF:122.800
UNICOM:122.800,Automated Unicom - 3 Clicks for Airport Advisory & Weather or Dial 617-262-3825, 4 Clicks for Radio Check.
Approach:
Contact 'JOSHUA' Approach
133.65,348.7
Departure:
Contact 'JOSHUA' Departure
133.65,348.7
Master Airport:JCF (JOSHUA CONTROL FACILITY)

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
L After 1600 Callout Fee for Service Call (760) 382-3383.
Airframe Repair:Minor
Powerplant Repair:Minor
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Freight, Glider, Pilot Instruction, Glider Towing

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:Indian Wells Valley Apt Dist
P.O. Box 634
Inyokern, Ca 93527
760-377-5844
Manager:Scott a. Seymour
Airport Director. Email: SCOTT@INYOKERNAIRPORT.COM
1669 Airport Road
Inyokern, Ca 93527
760-377-5844

Runways

Runways:02/20
10/28
15/33

Runway 02/20

Length:6275 feet
by Ngs on 03/10/1988
Width:75 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):6 /F/C/X/U, 6 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Low (represents CBR > 4), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Determined using Aircraft
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 30,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 50,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 80,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
End 02 End 20
True Alignment:031,(020 Magnetic)211,(200 Magnetic)
Right Hand Pattern: Yes
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance: 320'
Elevation at End:2441.6' MSL2413.7' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold: 2415.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:2442.0' MSL2430.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:40' AGL35' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.30°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:2-light PAPI on left side of runway4-Box VASI on left side of runway
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mileOther than utility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 10/28

Length:4150 feet
by Ngs on 03/10/1988
Width:75 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Poor Condition
Poor but Stable. Ptns of Runway Ctrln Marking Obscd by Crack Filler.
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):7 /F/C/Y/U, 7 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Low (represents CBR > 4), Tire pressure Low (limited to 145 psi), Determined using Aircraft
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 24,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
End 10 End 28
True Alignment:115,(104 Magnetic)295,(284 Magnetic)
Runway Markings: Numbers Only,Fair Condition Numbers Only,Fair Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance: 103'
Elevation at End:2456.7' MSL2413.3' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold: 2413.5' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:2457.0' MSL2447.0' MSL
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 15/33

Length:7100 feet
by Ngs on 03/10/1988
Width:75 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Fair Condition
Pavement Experiencing Longl and Lateral Block Cracking on Ptns of Runway.
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):7 /F/C/Y/U, 7 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Low (represents CBR > 4), Tire pressure Low (limited to 145 psi), Determined using Aircraft
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 24,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
End 15 End 33
True Alignment:166,(155 Magnetic)346,(335 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Basic,Good ConditionBasic,Good Condition
Elevation at End:2454.9' MSL2428.8' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:2455.0' MSL2446.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:40' AGL40' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.30°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:2-light PAPI on left side of runway2-light PAPI on left side of runway
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

A110*G-This Airport Has Been Surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.
Runway 02/20 & 15/33 Have Dstc Rmng Signs.
Frequent Glider Operations on Weekends.
for Cd Contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.

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