Needles Airport — Needles, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Needles Airport (Needles) is EED — its ICAO code is KEED.
Distance & flight time from EED
Needles Airport
EED is Needles Airport, located in Needles, California, along the Colorado River near the borders of Arizona and Nevada. The airport sits in the Mojave Desert and primarily serves general aviation, including recreational pilots, desert tourism, and occasional agricultural or emergency flights. Needles itself grew historically as a railroad and Route 66 town, and the airport reflects that legacy of small desert communities relying on modest transportation infrastructure. EED has a paved runway suitable for light aircraft but no scheduled commercial airline service. Its desert surroundings make it useful for pilots exploring the Colorado River corridor, nearby Lake Havasu recreation areas, and connections between California, Arizona, and Nevada border communities.
Runways at Needles Airport (EED)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4235 ft (1291 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 11/29 | 5005 ft (1526 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Needles Airport (EED)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | LOS ANGELES CNTR | 134.65 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 128.325 MHz |
| RDO | PRESCOTT RDO | 115.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123 MHz |
Airports near Needles Airport (EED)
- Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) — 32.6 km (20.3 mi)
- Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (IFP) — 43.6 km (27.1 mi)
- Kingman Airport (IGM) — 83.1 km (51.6 mi)
- Blythe Airport (BLH) — 127.8 km (79.4 mi)
- Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) — 133.0 km (82.6 mi)
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) — 154.1 km (95.8 mi)
- Nellis Air Force Base (LSV) — 167.6 km (104.1 mi)
- North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) — 168.6 km (104.8 mi)
EED is a small desert general aviation airport in Needles, California, not a commercial hub; searchers should not confuse it with larger California airports serving airline traffic.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Needles Airport?
The IATA code for Needles Airport is EED.
What is the ICAO code for Needles Airport?
The ICAO code for Needles Airport is KEED. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.