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

At a glance

Operating hours
22:30–13:30 UTC
Tower
120.15
Runways
03/21, 08/26, 14/32
Elevation
2,283 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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75% Data Complete 39 of 52 points
Missing: Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 16:00Z
2026-10-232026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • 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

M0220/
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME THE ROSIE 6 DEPARTURE AND THE RNAV (GPS) RWY 03 UNAVAILABLE FROM OCT 29TH - 25TH NOV.
2026-10-29 00:01 UTC 2026-11-25 23:59 UTC
M220/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME THE ROSIE 6 DEPARTURE AND THE RNAV (GPS) RWY 03 UNAVAILABLE FROM OCT 29TH - 25TH NOV.
2026-10-29 00:01 UTC 2026-11-25 23:59 UTC
M0218/
warning
Runway closed
RWY 14/32 UAS OPERATIONS ONLY (LANDING, DEPARTURES AND TAXI). CONTACT ATC FOR SPECIFIC RUNWAY RESTRICTIONS.
2026-10-22 16:29 UTC 2026-12-31 23:59 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 11:45 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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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?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for 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.