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Small airport

San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field

ICAO KNUCLocal NUC🇺🇸 San Clemente Island
Coordinates
33.0227°N, 118.5880°W
Elevation
184 ft (56 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
11.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 6, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
19:14
Civil dusk
19:39

About 12h 41m 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 San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field

San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field

Naval Auxiliary Landing Field (NALF) San Clemente Island, also known as Frederick Sherman Field, is a military airport located on San Clemente Island in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has been owned by the United States Navy since 1937.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 249,301 ft / 2,835 m200 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GBEAVER CON120.850 MHz
ATISATIS26.860 MHz
GNDGND119.550 MHz
TWRTWR126.750 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2609 · effective Sep 3, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Showing 4 of 4 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAN CLEMENTE CLASS DClass DControlledGND2700 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
Obstacle709 ft
Obstacle702 ft
Obstacle709 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field?

The ICAO code for San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field is KNUC.

Where is San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field located?

San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field is small airport located in San Clemente Island, United States, at an elevation of 184 ft (56 m).

How many runways does San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field have?

San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field has 1 runway, the longest being 9,301 ft / 2,835 m.

What time zone is San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field in?

San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field is approximately 11.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field?

The nearest airport to San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field is Catalina Airport (AVX), about 24.5 nm to the nne, followed by San Nicolas Island Nolf Airport and Zamperini Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.