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CL61HELIPORT

KERN MEDICAL

BAKERSFIELD, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago505 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

CL61

Elevation

505 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

35.382, -118.970

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

505 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

LOS ANGELES

Coordinates

35.3824, -118.9696

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KBFL 131754Z 33011G17KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02390072 10239 20139 51003

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

330° at 11 kt G17

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

23.9°C

Dewpoint

7.2°C

Altimeter

1018.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KBFL (6 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:54Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at CL61. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Mebane facing South
Live

Mebane

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

17 NM away

Weather camera at Mojave Air and Space Port facing NorthEast
Live

Mojave Air and Space Port

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

52 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H170 ft70 ftROOF-TOP-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for CL61.

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CL61 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

KERN MEDICAL (CL61) is a publicly owned heliport restricted to private use located in BAKERSFIELD, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 505 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 35.3824°N, 118.9696°W.

Helipads

KERN MEDICAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 70 feet by 70 feet with a roof-top surface.

Communications & Operations

KERN MEDICAL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near KERN MEDICAL, 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 KERN MEDICAL 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 CL61?

CL61 is the ICAO identifier for KERN MEDICAL, a public-use airport located in BAKERSFIELD, California, United States.

How many runways does KERN MEDICAL have?

KERN MEDICAL (CL61) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of CL61?

The field elevation of KERN MEDICAL is 505 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at CL61?

No fuel types are currently listed for KERN MEDICAL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at CL61?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at CL61?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for KERN MEDICAL.

How do I access complete data for CL61?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for KERN MEDICAL.

Where is KERN MEDICAL located?

KERN MEDICAL (CL61) is located in BAKERSFIELD, California, United States, at an elevation of 505 ft MSL.

Does CL61 have weather cameras?

CL61 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 12, 03:27 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:54 PM UTC