Airports / California / NLN
Kneeland Airport.
Kneeland, California · 2,737 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
8 ratings
0
Operators based
2,737
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#14 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 8 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Murray Field (EKA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Kneeland Airport, listed as NLN, is a general aviation field in Kneeland, California. Field elevation is 2,737 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list NLN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Murray Field (EKA, 10 nm), California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV, 18 nm), and Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC, 65 nm). At 2,270-foot, the runway favors turboprops and light general aviation over jet operations.
Trip costs from NLN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Arcata. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from NLN to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
O19
IATA
NLN
FAA / Local
O19
Elevation
2,737 ft
Coordinates
40.7186° N · 123.9273° 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 2,737 ft, NLN sits higher than 90% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 2,270 ft
- 15/332,270 ft × 50 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 2,270 ft
At 2,270 ft, NLN is generally suited to piston and turboprop aircraft rather than 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.
- 10nmEKAMurray FieldEureka
- 18nmACVCalifornia Redwood Coast-Humboldt County AirportArcata/Eureka
- 65nmCECJack Mc Namara Field AirportCrescent City
- 76nmRDDRedding Municipal AirportRedding
- 84nmRBLRed Bluff Municipal AirportRed Bluff
- 101nmUKIUkiah Municipal AirportUkiah
Location
Open the full mapO19 · Kneeland Airport · Kneeland, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NLN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | 200 nm | 52m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 410 nm | 1h 21m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 469 nm | 1h 29m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 498 nm | 1h 33m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 611 nm | 1h 49m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 714 nm | 2h 4m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 782 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use NLN?
- At 2,270 ft, Kneeland Airport is generally suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets. Charter flyers usually depart from a nearby field with a longer runway.
- What is the longest runway at NLN?
- Kneeland Airport has one runway; the longest measures 2,270 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to NLN?
- The closest alternate is Murray Field (EKA), about 10 nm away, followed by California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) at 18 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NLN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 52m (200 nm), Seattle about 1h 21m (410 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 29m (469 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.