Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51CA
- Coordinates
- 34.4236, -116.6170
- Elevation
- 2,806 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RIVERSIDE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/04
- Distance from city
- 17 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:05 AM | 12:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 12:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:02 PM | 03:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:31 PM | 03:31Z |
Plan a flight from 51CA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
3,010 ft × 100 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 600 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,010 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEC · Hector | VORTAC | 112.70 | r184° / 23.7 NM |
| NXP · Coyote | TACAN | 133.60 | r275° / 24 NM |
| DAG · Daggett | VORTAC | 113.20 | r168° / 32.4 NM |
| PSP · Palm Springs | VORTAC | 115.50 | r331° / 34.5 NM |
| VCV · Victorville | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r091° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51CA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PVT USE ONLY; PROVIDED TAKEOFFS ARE CONDUCTED TO THE NW AND LANDINGS ARE MADE TO THE SE; TRAFFIC PATTERNS SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE RWY ALIGNMENT.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Nearby airports
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 51CA 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.
About 51CA
Kelly Airport (51CA) is an airport in Lucerne Valley, CA, at 2,806 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,010 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51CA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 51CA have a control tower?
No. Kelly Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 51CA?
Kelly Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,010 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 51CA?
Kelly Airport is in Lucerne Valley, CA, at an elevation of 2,806 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.4236, -116.6170.
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