Airports / California / KNID
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport.
China Lake, California · 2,283 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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76 ratings
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Operators based
2,283
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
47 nm
To the nearest alternate
Edwards Air Force Base (EDW).
Overview
Located in China Lake, California, China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport (KNID) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 2,283 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
KNID has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Edwards Air Force Base (EDW, 47 nm), Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS, 57 nm), and General William J Fox Airfield (WJF, 62 nm). KNID offers 3 runways, the longest 11,199-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of KNID vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KNID, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
KNID
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
NID
Elevation
2,283 ft
Coordinates
35.6854° N · 117.6920° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 2,283 ft, KNID sits higher than 84% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,199 ft
- 08/2611,199 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/2110,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/329,014 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,199 ft
KNID's 11,199 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.
- 47nmEDWEdwards Air Force BaseEdwards
- 57nmBYSBicycle Lake Army Air FieldFort Irwin/Barstow
- 62nmWJFGeneral William J Fox AirfieldLancaster
- 66nmPMDPalmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 AirportPalmdale
- 67nmDAGBarstow Daggett AirportDaggett
- 67nmKL45Bakersfield International AirportBakersfield
Location
Open the full mapKNID · China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport · China Lake, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KNID 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) | 126 nm | 42m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 254 nm | 59m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 311 nm | 1h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 408 nm | 1h 21m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 557 nm | 1h 42m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 564 nm | 1h 43m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 574 nm | 1h 44m |
| Denver (DEN) | 666 nm | 1h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KNID?
- China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport's longest paved runway is 11,199 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 KNID?
- China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,199 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KNID?
- The closest alternate is Edwards Air Force Base (EDW), about 47 nm away, followed by Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KNID to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 59m (254 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 7m (311 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 21m (408 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.