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FORT BIDWELL

FORT BIDWELL, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago4,616 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

A28

Elevation

4,616 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

41.877, -120.147

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

4,616 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Traffic Pattern

800 ft MSL

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

41.8765, -120.1466

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KLKV 220653Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP150 T00611022 402330039

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

340° at 6 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

6.1°C

Dewpoint

-2.2°C

Altimeter

1016.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KLKV (23 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 06:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at A28. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Fish Creek Rim facing North
Live

Fish Creek Rim

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

23 NM away

Weather camera at Fortynine Mtn facing NorthWest
Live

Fortynine Mtn

NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

23 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
16/343,660 ft50 ftGRVL-DIRT-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9FORT BIDWELL

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for A28.

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A28 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

FORT BIDWELL (A28) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in FORT BIDWELL, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.8765°N, 120.1466°W.

Runways

FORT BIDWELL has 1 runway. The longest runway (16/34) measures 3,660 feet by 50 feet with a grvl-dirt surface.

Communications & Operations

FORT BIDWELL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near FORT BIDWELL, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at FORT BIDWELL is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A28?

A28 is the ICAO identifier for FORT BIDWELL, a public-use airport located in FORT BIDWELL, California, United States.

How many runways does FORT BIDWELL have?

FORT BIDWELL (A28) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of A28?

The field elevation of FORT BIDWELL is 4,616 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at A28?

No fuel types are currently listed for FORT BIDWELL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at A28?

The current flight category at FORT BIDWELL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at A28?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for FORT BIDWELL.

How do I access complete data for A28?

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Where is FORT BIDWELL located?

FORT BIDWELL (A28) is located in FORT BIDWELL, California, United States, at an elevation of 4,616 ft MSL.

Does A28 have weather cameras?

A28 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 20, 04:37 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 06:53 AM UTC