Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) Private
NRS · KNRS · Imperial Beach, CA · 24 ft elevation · var 11E · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KNRS / NRS
- Coordinates
- 32.5667, -117.1170
- Elevation
- 24 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN DIEGO
- NOTAM facility
- SAN
- Attendance
- SEE REF REMARK
- Beacon
- S-white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1944/02
- Distance from city
- 1 S
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 | 05:13 AM | 12:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 12:41Z |
| Sunset | 07:59 PM | 02:59Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:28 PM | 03:28Z |
Plan a flight from KNRS
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- S-white-green · SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08 · 094°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,241 ft × 151 ft · Concrete- Heading
- 094° mag · 105° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 274° mag · 285° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 09/27
4,998 ft × 336 ft · PEM- Heading
- 094° mag · 105° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 274° mag · 285° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,241 ft | |
| 09/27 | 4,998 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 125.15 | SOCAL APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 27.62 | |
| GND | 28.557 | |
| RDR | 31.88 | RADAR |
| TWR | 120.65 |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRS · Imperial Beach | TACAN | 109.20 | r279° / 0.4 NM |
| PGY · Poggi | VORTAC | 109.80 | r235° / 7.5 NM |
| NZY · North Island | TACAN | 117.00 | r134° / 9.6 NM |
| MZB · Mission Bay | VORTAC | 117.80 | r142° / 14 NM |
| NKX · Miramar | TACAN | 109.60 | r159° / 18.3 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RSTD - OFFL BUS ONLY - PPR F/W AND NON-TENANT ACFT, CTC NASNI ODO DSN 735-8233/8234, C619-545-8233/8234. NORTH ISLAND TENANT ACFT AND COAST GUARD HAVE PRIORITY FOR LCL PAT OPR.
- CAUTION: EXTV COPTER TRNG.
- MISC: RWY 08-26 AVBL FOR DAY AND NGT COPTER USE ONLY (NGT AND SVFR USE AT PILOTS OWN RISK).
- FUEL: J5 (AVAILABLE 1100-2100 MON-THU; 1000-1800 FRI).
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
- FOR CALP INFO CTC AIRFIELD MGR 619-545-8261.
- AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.
- FSS-SAN DIEGO SAN-NOTAM NRS
- OPR 1600-0630Z MON-THU (1500-0600Z DT) AND 1600-0200Z++ FRI. CLSD FR 0200Z++ DAY PRIOR TIL 1600Z++ DAY FLW GOVT HOL; EXC PRE-COORD FLT OF OPR NECESSITY. CTC NOLF ATC DSN 577-9414/9415 FOR OPR INQUIRIES.
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About KNRS
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) (NRS · KNRS) is an airport in Imperial Beach, CA, at 24 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,998 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KNRS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KNRS have a control tower?
Yes. Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KNRS?
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) has 2 runways; the longest is 4,998 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KNRS?
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) is in Imperial Beach, CA, at an elevation of 24 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.5667, -117.1170.
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