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KA28AIRPORT

Fort Bidwell Airport

Fort Bidwell, California

VFRUpdated 2h ago4,602 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KA28

FAA

A28

Elevation

4,602 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

41.876, -120.147

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

4,602 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

41.8763, -120.1470

Current Weather

METAR KLKV 131753Z AUTO 26018G23KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND 24028/1702 SLP175 T01331028 10139 20083 53024

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

260° at 18 kt G23

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

13.3°C

Dewpoint

-2.8°C

Altimeter

1019.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KLKV (23 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KA28. 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-G-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for KA28.

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KA28 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Fort Bidwell Airport (KA28) is a airport located in Fort Bidwell, California, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 4,602 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.8763°N, 120.1470°W.

Runways

Fort Bidwell Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (16/34) measures 3,660 feet by 50 feet with a grvl-g surface.

Communications & Operations

Fort Bidwell Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Fort Bidwell Airport, 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 Airport 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 KA28?

KA28 is the ICAO identifier for Fort Bidwell Airport, a public-use airport located in Fort Bidwell, California, United States.

How many runways does Fort Bidwell Airport have?

Fort Bidwell Airport (KA28) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KA28?

The field elevation of Fort Bidwell Airport is 4,602 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KA28?

No fuel types are currently listed for Fort Bidwell Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at KA28?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at KA28?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Fort Bidwell Airport.

How do I access complete data for KA28?

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Where is Fort Bidwell Airport located?

Fort Bidwell Airport (KA28) is located in Fort Bidwell, California, United States, at an elevation of 4,602 ft MSL.

Does KA28 have weather cameras?

KA28 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 5, 11:47 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:53 PM UTC
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