Airport information
- FAA LID
- 57CL
- Coordinates
- 35.0014, -117.6103
- Elevation
- 2,499 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
- 1971/04
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:07 AM | 12:07Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 12:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:08 PM | 03:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:37 PM | 03:37Z |
Plan a flight from 57CL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
2,290 ft × 50 ft · Dirt (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 268° mag · 282° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 14/32
1,900 ft × 45 ft · Dirt (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 264° mag · 278° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Ant, 45 ft, 450 ft from threshold, 275 ft L of centerline — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Runway 17/35
2,400 ft × 40 ft · Dirt (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Ant, 45 ft, 450 ft from threshold, 275 ft R of centerline — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,290 ft | |
| 14/32 | 1,900 ft | |
| 17/35 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDW · Edwards | VORTAC | 116.40 | r064° / 6.1 NM |
| VCV · Victorville | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r322° / 26.8 NM |
| PMD · Palmdale | VORTAC | 114.50 | r030° / 31.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 57CL. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CLEARANCE REQUIRED FROM EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE LOCATED IN R2515
- FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.
- NON-STD - 20' DIAM. TIRES.
- NON STD END LGTS & EDGE LGTS ARE 500' APART.
- 17/35 ALSO PLINE AT 450'.
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 57CL 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 57CL
Boron Airstrip (57CL) is an airport in Boron, CA, at 2,499 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 57CL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 57CL have a control tower?
No. Boron Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 57CL?
Boron Airstrip has 3 runways; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 57CL?
Boron Airstrip is in Boron, CA, at an elevation of 2,499 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.0014, -117.6103.
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