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Small airport

Compton Woodley Airport

IATA CPMICAO KCPMLocal CPM🇺🇸 Compton
Coordinates
33.8900°N, 118.2440°W
Elevation
97 ft (30 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
11.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
20:04
Civil dusk
20:33

About 14h 10m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Compton Woodley Airport

Compton Woodley Airport

Compton/Woodley Airport is a public airport in Compton, southern Los Angeles County, California, 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Downtown Compton. It is the oldest continuously operating airport in the Los Angeles basin. The FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2007–2011 categorized it as a relief airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KCPM

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07L / 25R▸ displaced3,323 ft / 1,013 m60 ftAspUnlitOpen
07R / 25L▸ displaced3,322 ft / 1,013 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.050 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LOS ANGELES CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
LOS ANGELES CLASS B AREA HClass BControlled5000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
LOS ANGELES CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled2500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
U.S. Bank Tower1,017 ft328 ft
Aon Center863 ft390 ft
Obstacle804 ft351 ft
Two California Plaza751 ft318 ft
Obstacle748 ft423 ft
Gas Company Tower748 ft407 ft
Wells Fargo Tower728 ft472 ft
Obstacle719 ft341 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Compton Woodley Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Compton Woodley Airport?

The ICAO code for Compton Woodley Airport is KCPM, and its IATA code is CPM.

Where is Compton Woodley Airport located?

Compton Woodley Airport is small airport located in Compton, United States, at an elevation of 97 ft (30 m).

How many runways does Compton Woodley Airport have?

Compton Woodley Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,323 ft / 1,013 m.

What time zone is Compton Woodley Airport in?

Compton Woodley Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Compton Woodley Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Compton Woodley Airport is approximately 11.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Compton Woodley Airport?

The nearest airport to Compton Woodley Airport is Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR), about 4.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Long Beach International Airport and Zamperini Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Compton Woodley Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.