Airports / California / POC
Brackett Field.
La Verne, California · 1,011 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.7/5
Google rating
145 ratings
2
Operators based
1,011
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#20 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 145 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ontario International Airport (ONT), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Brackett Field, listed as KPOC / POC, is a general aviation field in La Verne, California. Field elevation is 1,011 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, POC is a home base: Blue Sky Helicopters and Western Air Charter, Inc operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Ontario International Airport (ONT, 9 nm), Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL, 19 nm), and Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI, 22 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 4,840-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from POC 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 POC to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KPOC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Billion Air Aviation La Verne
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 7:30am to 7:30pm daily
- Unicom 122.95
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- GPU
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KPOC
IATA
POC
FAA / Local
POC
Elevation
1,011 ft
Coordinates
34.0916° N · 117.7820° 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 CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 1,011 ft, POC sits higher than 71% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,840 ft
- 08R/26L4,840 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08L/26R3,661 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,840 ft
POC's 4,840 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize 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.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmONTOntario International AirportOntario
- 19nmRALRiverside Municipal AirportRiverside
- 22nmKSLILos Alamitos Army Air FieldLos Alamitos
- 25nmLGBLong Beach International AirportLong Beach
- 25nmSNAJohn Wayne Orange County International AirportSanta Ana
- 27nmSBDSan Bernardino International AirportSan Bernardino
Location
Open the full mapKPOC · Brackett Field · La Verne, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from POC 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) | 176 nm | 49m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 294 nm | 1h 5m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 308 nm | 1h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 488 nm | 1h 32m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 609 nm | 1h 49m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 618 nm | 1h 50m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 659 nm | 1h 56m |
| Denver (DEN) | 717 nm | 2h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use POC?
- Brackett Field's longest paved runway is 4,840 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize 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 POC?
- Brackett Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,840 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at POC?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Brackett Field as a home base, including Blue Sky Helicopters, Western Air Charter, Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Brackett Field?
- One FBO serves POC: Billion Air Aviation La Verne. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to POC?
- The closest alternate is Ontario International Airport (ONT), about 9 nm away, followed by Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from POC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 5m (294 nm), San Francisco about 1h 7m (308 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 32m (488 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.