Airports / California / CKE
Lampson Field.
Lakeport, California · 1,379 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
20 ratings
0
Operators based
1,379
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#33 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 20 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Lampson Field, listed as CKE, is a general aviation field in Lakeport, California. Field elevation is 1,379 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list CKE as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI, 16 nm), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 29 nm), and Yuba County Airport (MYV, 62 nm). The field has a single 3,600-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from CKE are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CKE to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
K1O2
IATA
CKE
FAA / Local
1O2
Elevation
1,379 ft
Coordinates
38.9906° N · 122.9010° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 1,379 ft, CKE sits higher than 75% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,600 ft
- 10/283,600 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,600 ft
CKE's 3,600 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 16nmUKIUkiah Municipal AirportUkiah
- 29nmSTSCharles M. Schulz Sonoma County AirportSanta Rosa
- 62nmMYVYuba County AirportMarysville
- 63nmSUUTravis Air Force BaseFairfield
- 64nmSMFSacramento International AirportSacramento
- 69nmBABBeale Air Force BaseBeale Air Force Base
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CKE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 357 nm | 1h 14m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 408 nm | 1h 21m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 508 nm | 1h 35m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 514 nm | 1h 36m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 614 nm | 1h 50m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 621 nm | 1h 51m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 742 nm | 2h 8m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 746 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CKE?
- Lampson Field's longest paved runway is 3,600 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CKE?
- Lampson Field has one runway; the longest measures 3,600 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CKE?
- The closest alternate is Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI), about 16 nm away, followed by Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CKE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 14m (357 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 21m (408 nm), Seattle about 1h 35m (508 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.