General William J Fox Airfield — Lancaster, United States
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Distance & flight time from WJF
General William J Fox Airfield
General William J Fox Airfield (WJF) is a county-owned public airport located near Lancaster in the Antelope Valley of California, north of Los Angeles. Named after a local aviation pioneer, WJF serves general aviation, flight training, and business aircraft rather than commercial airline passengers. The high-desert airfield benefits from clear skies and open airspace, attracting flight schools and private pilots from across Southern California. Its proximity to major aerospace test facilities in the region, including nearby Edwards Air Force Base, situates WJF within a broader aviation and aerospace corridor. The airport remains an important community asset for recreational flying and pilot training in the Antelope Valley.
Runways at General William J Fox Airfield (WJF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7201 ft (2195 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for General William J Fox Airfield (WJF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | JOSHUA APP/DEP | 126.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.3 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 133.875 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| RDO | RIVERSIDE RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| TWR | FOX TWR | 120.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near General William J Fox Airfield (WJF)
- Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD) — 17.4 km (10.8 mi)
- Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV) — 35.7 km (22.2 mi)
- Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) — 35.7 km (22.2 mi)
- Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) — 61.2 km (38.0 mi)
- Van Nuys Airport (VNY) — 64.1 km (39.8 mi)
- Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) — 83.4 km (51.8 mi)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 90.5 km (56.2 mi)
- Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) — 91.6 km (56.9 mi)
WJF is General William J Fox Airfield near Lancaster, California, a general aviation and flight-training airport in the Antelope Valley's high desert north of Los Angeles.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for General William J Fox Airfield?
The IATA code for General William J Fox Airfield is WJF.
What is the ICAO code for General William J Fox Airfield?
The ICAO code for General William J Fox Airfield is KWJF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.