Airports / Arizona / LGF
Laguna Army Airfield.
Yuma Proving Ground(Yuma), Arizona · 433 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
433
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Laguna Army Airfield (KLGF / LGF) is a general aviation field serving Yuma Proving Ground(Yuma), Arizona. Field elevation is 433 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list LGF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM, 17 nm), General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL, 45 nm), and Blythe Airport (BLH, 48 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,142-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from LGF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Yuma Proving Ground. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LGF to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KLGF
IATA
LGF
FAA / Local
LGF
Elevation
433 ft
Coordinates
32.8600° N · 114.3970° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AZ fields
state range 213–7,054 ft
At 433 ft, LGF sits lower than 96% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,142 ft
- 18/366,142 ft × 151 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/246,043 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,142 ft
LGF's 6,142 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 17nmYUMYuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station YumaYuma
- 45nmMXLGeneral Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International AirportMexicali
- 48nmBLHBlythe AirportBlythe
- 59nmIPLImperial County AirportImperial
- 64nmNJKEl Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)El Centro
- 100nmTRMJacqueline Cochran Regional AirportPalm Springs
Location
Open the full mapKLGF · Laguna Army Airfield · Yuma Proving Ground(Yuma), AZ
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LGF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 133 nm | 43m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 197 nm | 51m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 220 nm | 55m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 484 nm | 1h 32m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 490 nm | 1h 32m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 528 nm | 1h 38m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 545 nm | 1h 40m |
| Denver (DEN) | 630 nm | 1h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LGF?
- Laguna Army Airfield's longest paved runway is 6,142 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 LGF?
- Laguna Army Airfield has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,142 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LGF?
- The closest alternate is Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM), about 17 nm away, followed by General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LGF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 55m (220 nm), San Francisco about 1h 32m (484 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 32m (490 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.