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China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport (KNID) — China Lake, United States

China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport (KNID) serves China Lake, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (03/21, 08/26). Field elevation is 2283 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KNID
  • Name: China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 35.685398
  • Longitude: -117.692001
  • Elevation: 2283 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: China Lake
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 3048x61m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: 75
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 3413x61m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: 63
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 2747x61m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: 75
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.150 MHz
  • Ground: 36.020 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 234.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 22:30 – 13:30
Tuesday 22:30 – 13:30
Wednesday 22:30 – 13:30
Thursday 22:30 – 13:30
Friday 22:30 – 13:30
Sunday 06:00 – 08:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Mon 15:30-06:30; Tue 15:30-06:30; Wed 15:30-06:30; Thu 15:30-06:30; Fri 15:30-06:30; Sun 23:00-01:00

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M0152/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME RUNWAY 21 LONG FIELD AND RUNWAY 03 SHORT FIELD ARRESTING GEAR OUT TO SERVICE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
2026-07-10 21:38:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00
M0150/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME FIELD CLOSED ALTERNATING FRIDAYS PER IFR SUPP.
2026-07-10 15:59:00 2026-09-30 23:59:00
M0102/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME RWY 32/14 HAS VFR MARKINGS AND EDGE LIGHTS.
2026-05-01 22:34:00 2026-07-23 23:59:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KNID?
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport operates from 22:30 to 13:30.
What is the tower frequency at KNID?
The tower frequency at China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport is 120.15 MHz.
Does KNID require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport (United States).
Where is KNID located?
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport (KNID) is located in China Lake, United States.
How long is the runway at KNID?
The main runway at China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport (03/21) measures 3048x61m.
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