Nelson Lake Airport
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
About 14h 17m 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 Nelson Lake Airport
Nelson Lake Airport is a small airport in Fort Irwin, United States. It sits at an elevation of 3,076 ft (938 m). It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Goldstone (GTS) Airport (00CA), about 7.5 nm to the sw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2502E CONT | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL999 |
| R2502N CONT | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL999 |
| R2508 CONT | Special use | Restricted | 20000 ft MSL | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nelson Lake Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nelson Lake Airport located?
Nelson Lake Airport is small airport located in Fort Irwin, United States, at an elevation of 3,076 ft (938 m).
What time zone is Nelson Lake Airport in?
Nelson Lake Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Nelson Lake Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Nelson Lake 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 Nelson Lake Airport?
The nearest airport to Nelson Lake Airport is Goldstone (GTS) Airport (00CA), about 7.5 nm to the sw, followed by Leach Lake West Airfield and Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Nelson Lake Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.