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Airports / California / AVX
Small airport · AVX
Catalina Airport.
Avalon, California · 1,602 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
124 ratings
0
Operators based
1,602
Elevation ft
Avalon, CaliforniaELEV 1,602 FTSmall airport
4.4
Google rating
124
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,602
Field elevation
feet above sea level
28
Nearest alternate
nm to LGB
Field standing
28 nm
To the nearest alternate
Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Catalina Airport (KAVX / AVX) is a general aviation field serving Avalon, California. Field elevation is 1,602 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list AVX as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 28 nm), Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI, 30 nm), and Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 31 nm). The field has a single 3,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to turboprops.
Trip costs from AVX are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as CIB and Airport in the Sky. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AVX to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Landing there has a gorgeous view; it was a busy weekend, and they still had plenty of spots available, Pet-friendly too!”
Rocio B5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Also, lack of fuel and jet restrictions mean you need careful planning before using it.”
Vijay5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Beautiful little spot.”
Rocio B5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KAVX
IATA
AVX
FAA / Local
AVX
Elevation
1,602 ft
Coordinates
33.4049° N · 118.4160° 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 1,602 ft, AVX sits higher than 79% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,000 ft
- 04/223,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,000 ft
AVX's 3,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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.
- 28nmLGBLong Beach International AirportLong Beach
- 30nmKSLILos Alamitos Army Air FieldLos Alamitos
- 31nmHHRJack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal AirportHawthorne
- 32nmSNAJohn Wayne Orange County International AirportSanta Ana
- 32nmLAXLos Angeles International AirportLos Angeles
- 37nmSMOSanta Monica Municipal AirportSanta Monica
Location
Open the full mapKAVX · Catalina Airport · Avalon, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AVX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 228 nm | 56m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 318 nm | 1h 8m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 326 nm | 1h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 540 nm | 1h 39m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 658 nm | 1h 56m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 668 nm | 1h 57m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 710 nm | 2h 3m |
| Denver (DEN) | 766 nm | 2h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AVX?
- Catalina Airport's longest paved runway is 3,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 AVX?
- Catalina Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AVX?
- The closest alternate is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), about 28 nm away, followed by Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AVX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 56m (228 nm), San Francisco about 1h 8m (318 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 9m (326 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.