Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field (KLHM), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field (KLHM) is a non-towered public airport in Lincoln, California, sitting at 121 feet elevation and handling a mix of fixed-wing and helicopter operations. The field logged 1,561 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 896 of those movements. Its single paved runway, 15/33, extends 6,001 feet, supporting a range of business aircraft, while a dedicated helicopter pad serves rotorcraft traffic separately.
Runways
Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field has one paved runway, 15/33, 6,001 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Beale AFB (KBAB), 14 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field recorded 896 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KLHM concentrates in the fall, peaking in November at 119 operations against a low of 50 in February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 119 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 6.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach.
MALSR on Runway 15 and MIRL on Runway 15/33, along with helicopter perimeter lighting, are pilot-activated on CTAF. PAPI on Runways 15 and 33 are on during daylight hours; after dark, activation is via CTAF.
Runway 15 is the calm wind runway.
For Jet A and 100LL fuel truck service, contact the fuel provider between 0600 and 1700. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours.
Powered parachute activity occurs in the southwest quadrant of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field has five airfields within 18 NM. The closest is Auburn Municipal (KAUN), 12.89 NM east.
Part of the Sacramento area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is KLHM towered, and how does traffic operate at Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field?
KLHM, Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field, is a non-towered public airport. Pilots coordinate on CTAF for runway lighting activation and traffic sequencing rather than through a control tower. Runway 15 is designated the calm wind runway. A powered parachute activity area is noted in the southwest quadrant of the airport, which is relevant for pattern awareness. Dispatchers should factor in self-announce procedures typical of non-towered fields when planning arrivals and departures here.
What runway length is available at Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field (KLHM)?
Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field offers a paved runway, 15/33, measuring 6,001 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the primary runway for fixed-wing traffic at KLHM. A second, much shorter surface, H1, is a 60 by 60 foot concrete pad intended for helicopter operations. The 6,001-foot main runway supports a range of business aviation aircraft, consistent with the field's role as a Tier 1 facility in FAA traffic data.
What fuel is available at KLHM and when can dispatchers arrange truck service?
Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Truck fuel service for Jet A and 100LL requires contacting the fuel provider between 0600 and 1700 local time. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day, which gives operators flexibility outside the attended truck-service window. The field's general attendance schedule runs Monday through Friday, 0630 to 1500, so dispatchers should plan around these windows when coordinating fueling outside self-service.
How does business aviation traffic vary by season at KLHM?
Business aviation traffic at Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field shows a notable seasonal pattern, with volumes concentrated in the fall months. November recorded the highest monthly total at 119 operations, followed by December at 91 and September at 94, according to FAA TFMSC data. Winter months such as February show the lowest activity, with 50 operations recorded. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KLHM during the fourth quarter should anticipate higher relative traffic volumes compared to the first half of the year.
Where is the nearest customs clearance point to KLHM, and what type of airport is it?
The nearest customs facility to Lincoln Regional / Karl Harder Field is located at KBAB, Beale Air Force Base, approximately 14.19 nautical miles away. Beale AFB is a military installation, and access for customs processing there is limited to military aircraft only. KLHM itself does not have onsite customs service. Operators requiring customs clearance near KLHM should coordinate arrangements well in advance given the military-only status of the nearest facility.