Gray Butte Field (04CA), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Gray Butte Field is a private-use airport near Palmdale, California, with a single paved runway. The field sits in a zone of significant RPAS / UAS activity tied to nearby restricted airspace, which shapes local traffic flow.
Runways
Gray Butte Field has one paved runway, 08/26, 8,047 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Gray Butte Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Southern California Logistics (KVCV), 14 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Gray Butte Field recorded 0 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic recorded at Gray Butte Field is concentrated in May, based on the available data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 0 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Gray Butte Field averages 29.6 days above 90°F in July, 22.1 freeze days in December and 0.2 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98.0°F, and December the coldest, at 56.1°F.
Weather station is 2.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Gray Butte Field has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, environmental, construction, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Joshua Approach.
Expect large remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations, above 12,500 pounds MTOW, in Class G and E airspace from the surface to 13,000 feet MSL in the vicinity of Gray Butte Field, and/or transiting to and from R-2515. Check NOTAMs, UAS operating area status, and contact Joshua Approach for traffic information.
Bird and animal strike hazards exist in the area, in the vicinity of all runways, taxiways, and ramps.
Runway construction was completed on June 26, 2025, consisting of a full-length asphalt replacement. The runway has been restriped as per the new asphalt.
PCR VALUE: 312/F/A/Y/T
The GXA ASOS is associated with Gray Butte Field.
Aircraft transiting Gray Butte Field should remain well clear, avoiding the flow of fixed-wing traffic pattern. The RPAS/UAS pattern altitude is 1,500 feet AGL.
Asphalt replacement was completed on June 26, 2025, on the west taxiway only, covering TX-A-1, A-hold-3, and TX-A-1N.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Gray Butte Field has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is El Mirage Field Adelanto, 5.03 NM northeast.
Part of the Los Angeles area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 04CA
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at 04CA Gray Butte Field?
Gray Butte Field (04CA) has one paved runway, 08/26, measuring 8,047 feet by 150 feet with an asphalt surface. The full-length runway asphalt was replaced and restriped, with construction completed on June 26, 2025.
Is customs available on site at Gray Butte Field?
Gray Butte Field does not have customs on site. The nearest customs facility is KVCV, located approximately 14.35 nautical miles away.
What should pilots know about UAS activity near KVCV's neighbor, 04CA Gray Butte Field?
Gray Butte Field sees operations by remotely piloted and unmanned aircraft systems above 12,500 pounds MTOW in the surrounding Class G and E airspace, from the surface up to 13,000 feet MSL, including transit to and from R-2515. Pilots should check NOTAMs and UAS operating area status and contact Joshua Approach for traffic information.