Lompoc Airport (KLPC), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lompoc Airport (KLPC) is a non-towered public-use field on the central California coast, roughly 41 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. It offers a single paved runway and self-service fuel, positioning it as a general aviation stopover rather than a business jet hub. Customs clearance is not available onsite; aircraft requiring that service route to Van Nuys, about 102 nautical miles away. Wildlife activity and nearby skydiving and ultralight operations are notable factors for pilots operating in the vicinity.
Runways
Lompoc Airport has one paved runway, 07/25, 4,600 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lompoc Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lompoc Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Van Nuys (KVNY), 102 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lompoc Airport recorded 130 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January and May. Business aviation traffic at KLPC is concentrated mainly in January and May, with several other months seeing minimal activity.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 22 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lompoc Airport averages 1.8 days above 90°F in October and 1.8 freeze days in December. September is the warmest month, with average highs of 74.8°F, and December the coldest, at 63.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lompoc Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Ultralight and skydiving activity occurs in the vicinity of the airport during daylight hours, Monday through Sunday. Crossing mid-field during skydiving operations is not advised.
REIL for runway 25 and MIRL for runway 07/25 are pilot-activated via CTAF. PAPI for runway 25 operates continuously.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day via self-service, credit card only.
For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lompoc Airport has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Vandenberg Space Force Base (KVBG), 7.20 NM northwest.
Part of the Santa Barbara area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KLPC
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$1,200.00 catering order at KLPC.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KLPC?
No, Lompoc Airport (KLPC) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), approximately 102 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to plan their routing through that facility rather than expecting service at Lompoc directly.
What runway is available at Lompoc Airport?
Lompoc Airport (KLPC) has one paved runway, designated 07/25, measuring 4,600 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field, and its length of 4,600 feet also represents the airport's maximum paved runway length. The field is non-towered, so pilots coordinate via CTAF.
What fuel is available at KLPC?
Lompoc Airport (KLPC) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel is available 24 hours a day through a self-service system that accepts credit cards only, with no attendant-dispensed option outside the posted attendance schedule. This makes KLPC usable for fuel stops outside normal staffed hours.
What operational hazards should pilots be aware of at Lompoc Airport?
Pilots operating at Lompoc Airport (KLPC) should be aware of deer on and in the vicinity of the airport, posing a wildlife strike risk. Ultralight and skydiving activity also occurs in the vicinity during daylight hours every day of the week. Crossing mid-field during active skydiving operations is not advised, so pilots should monitor CTAF closely before transiting the area.