Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5CA4
- Coordinates
- 34.7287, -116.1587
- Elevation
- 1,700 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
- No
- Activated
- 1993/04
- Distance from city
- 44 SE
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 | 05:02 AM | 12:02Z |
| Sunrise | 05:32 AM | 12:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:01 PM | 03:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:31 PM | 03:31Z |
Plan a flight from 5CA4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,604 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,604 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEC · Hector | VORTAC | 112.70 | r090° / 15.6 NM |
| DAG · Daggett | VORTAC | 113.20 | r109° / 25 NM |
| NXP · Coyote | TACAN | 133.60 | r346° / 25.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5CA4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 5CA4 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 5CA4
Ludlow Airport (5CA4) is an airport in Barstow, CA, at 1,700 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,604 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5CA4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5CA4 have a control tower?
No. Ludlow Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5CA4?
Ludlow Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,604 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5CA4?
Ludlow Airport is in Barstow, CA, at an elevation of 1,700 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.7287, -116.1587.
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