KNUC · San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field
ICAO · US · 1 NTSB events
Live conditions
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Wind / Visibility
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Density altitude (now)
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Runways
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 9,301 ft. Max gradient: 1.00% (noticeable slope — affects performance)
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 067° | 9,301 ft | 200 ft | Concrete | Yes | 1.00% |
| 24 | 247° | 9,301 ft | 200 ft | Concrete | Yes | 1.00% |
Lengths + headings: in-app airport database. Surface, width, lighting: OurAirports. Gradient: derived from FAA NASR runway-end elevations (NASR's RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of rows).
Communications · 4 frequencies
- ATIS ATIS 126.860
- GND GND 119.550
- TWR TWR 126.750
- A/G BEAVER CON 120.850
Live ATC audio (streaming + archived): Open KNUC on LiveATC ↗
Chart Supplement remarks, plain English · cycle 22JAN2026 · 0 matched · 31 not yet translated
Translations anchored to the FAA text; the raw FAA text is authoritative.
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (31 sentences)
- ·266 CALIFORNIA SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND NALF (NUC)(KNUC) NAF 0 NW UTC–8(–7DT) N33º01.36´ W118º35.31´ 184 B NOTAM FILE NUC Not insp.
- ·RWY 06–24: H9301X200 (CONC) PCN 61 R/B/W/T HIRL RWY 24: OLS.
- ·Avbl only during hrs of opn.
- ·After hrs for emergency ACTIVATE HIRL Rwy 06–24 5 step and REIL Rwy 24 1 step—119.55.
- ·Simulated acft carrier deck lgts u/s.
- ·MILITARY— JASU 1(GTC–85) 1(A–4) FUEL J5 FLUID SP.
- ·: Opr Mon 1500–0200Z‡, Tue–Thu 1600–0200Z‡, Fri 1600–0000Z‡, CLOSED Sat, Sun and hol, OT by NOTAM.
- ·For CALP info ctc airfield mgr 619–545–8261.
- ·Std prkg apron w/o a peripheral txl.
- ·Ad has nstd airfield signage.
- ·RSTD PPR for civ acft at all times and mil other times, DSN 524–9240.
- ·Req to use NUC as BINGO fld for carrier opr rqr 7 days PN and special air opr after nml opr hr rqr 72 hr PN thru San Clemente Island Air OPS DSN 524–9240.
- ·CAUTION Extv missile and off–shore bombardment invof San Clemente Island.
- ·Perimeter rd in close proximity to airfield, use extreme caution.
- ·Hold short markings less than 175´.
- ·Expect hold short instructions from tower.
- ·TFC PAT Reduced rwy separation std in effect USN/USMC acft.
- ·(only allowed during CCAS).
- ·MISC Acft desiring radar advisory svc ctc twr 20 NM out.
- ·No search and rescue facility normally avbl (crash boat and helicopter).
- ·Flt planning svc not avbl.
- ·Acft transition W291 ctc Beaver Ctl 120.85 266.9.
- ·Parking ramp designed for five metroliner sized acft (on the line adjacent to the trml) and eight H–60 sized acft (on the northern two lines 4 each line).
- ·When cargo acft occupy the center parking line (vic of spot 5).
- ·NSTD taxilane clnc may exist, use centerline taxing around cargo acft.
- ·ATIS 268.6 (1600–0200Z‡ Mon–Thu, 1600–0000Z‡ Fri, clsd weekends and hol, OT by NOTAM) APP CON 120.85 127.05 292.15 (1600–0200Z‡ Mon–Thu, 1600–0000Z‡ Fri, clsd Sat, Sun and hol, OT by NOTAM.) TOWER 126.75 278.8 340.2 (1600–0200Z‡ Mon–Thu, 1600–0000Z‡ Fri, clsd Sat, Sun and hol, OT by NOTAM.) GND CON 119.55 251.05 ®RADAR ADVISORY SERVICE (BEAVER CONTROL) 120.85 266.9 (Ctc twr 20 NM out).
- ·CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: When ATCT clsd, for CD ctc Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.
- ·CLASS D svc 1600–0200Z‡ Mon–Thu, 1600–0000Z‡ Fri, clsd Sat–Sun and hol; other times by NOTAM; other times CLASS G.
- ·(L) TACAN Chan 123 NUC (117.6) N33º01.62´ W118º34.78´ at fld. 160/12E.
- ·TACAN opr only dur NOTAM hr Class D airspace TACAN AZIMUTH unusable: 090º–140º ASR No NOTAM MP ASR 1800–2200Z‡ Tue.
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Field profile
Use
Private
Ownership
Military / Navy
Scheduled service
No
FAA Chart Supplement
NTSB events
1 NTSB-recorded event on file at this airport .
Last 10 years · n=1
- Ground collision 1
All time · n=1
- Ground collision 1
Categories rule-matched from NTSB findings and probable-cause text. "Other" = not enough agency text to classify.
Designees in CA
DPEs nearby
Distance is city-centroid to airport, a first cut, not the exam location.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gene Benton | Torrance | CA | 50 nm |
| Kathryn Elizabeth Stanley | Torrance | CA | 50 nm |
| Edilberto Benjamin Valdez | Huntington Beach | CA | 50 nm |
| Michael Raymond Granek | Long Beach | CA | 50 nm |
| Ronald Darren Malm | Long Beach | CA | 50 nm |
| Donovan Stephen Burns | Redondo Beach | CA | 51 nm |
| Michael Elton Dougherty | Carson | CA | 52 nm |
| Dennis Robin Mccall | Manhattan Beach | CA | 53 nm |
| Christopher Horton | Santa Ana | CA | 56 nm |
| Evelyn Anne Carlson | Santa Ana | CA | 56 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs nearby
City-centroid distance; ratings as on the FAA certificate.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Joseph Smythe Iii | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Robert Wayne Muse | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Eggert Olafur Eggertsson | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Stephen Alexander Yoo | Rllng Hls Est | CA | 45 nm |
| Charlie Choong-Heon Baik | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Sebastian Kubacki | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Rodney Orlando Carter Ii | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Bryce Westin Trevett | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Stephen Lawrance Ricard | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| John Stanley Tymczyszyn | San Pedro | CA | 46 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics nearby
City-centroid distance. A = airframe, P = powerplant, IA = inspection authorization.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Bennett Kreiner | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Norbert Raymond Stephenson | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Robert Wayne Muse | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Eggert Olafur Eggertsson | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Kevin Maurice Foley | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| William Christopher Blaire | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Raymond Michael Barnett | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Dale Wilson Buckeridge | Rch Palos Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Randall Wayne Buxton | Rncho Pls Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
| Richard Arlen Crandell Jr | Rncho Pls Vrd | CA | 45 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations nearby
By airport location.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| West Coast Aircraft Maintenance, LLC Long Beach, CA | 52 nm |
| West Coast Aircraft Maintenance Santa Ana, CA | 53 nm |
| American Aircraft Maintenance, Inc. Santa Ana, CA | 53 nm |
| Leading Edge Avionics, Inc Santa Ana, CA | 53 nm |
| ACI Jet AOG Santa Ana, CA | 53 nm |
| Santa Monica Propeller Service, Inc Santa Monica, CA | 60 nm |
| Fourth Front Aviation, Inc. Santa Monica, CA | 60 nm |
| A Plus Avionics Corp / AvionTEq Van Nuys, CA | 71 nm |
| ACI Jet AOG Van Nuys, CA | 71 nm |
| Van Nuys Clean Aircraft Van Nuys, CA | 71 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
References
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗