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Imperial County Airport

Imperial, United States

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Imperial County Airport

Imperial, United States

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-54 ft

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Desert gateway serving California's Imperial Valley region.

Location

Imperial, United States

Imperial County Airport (IPL/KIPL) is a public-use airport located in Imperial, California, serving the Imperial Valley region of Southern California. Situated near the US-Mexico border and the Salton Sea, it primarily handles general aviation traffic and limited commercial operations. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately -54 feet below sea level, making it one of the lowest-elevation airports in the United States. It serves agricultural, military training, and general aviation users in the surrounding desert region. The Imperial Valley is known for its agricultural productivity and proximity to the border city of Mexicali, Mexico, which gives the airport some regional significance despite its modest size and traffic volume.

Terminals

The airport has a small, modest terminal facility suited to its low passenger volume and general aviation focus.

Getting to & from

Ground access is primarily by private vehicle or rental car, as the airport lacks scheduled public transit connections to nearby communities.

Notable facts

›Located at approximately -54 feet below sea level, among the lowest-elevation airports in the United States.
›Situated in the Imperial Valley, one of the most agriculturally productive desert regions in North America.
›Located near the US-Mexico border, close to Mexicali, Baja California.
›Primarily serves general aviation, agricultural, and military training operations.
›The surrounding region is one of the hottest and driest areas in the continental United States.

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Aban Air

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IPL → BURK5 · CNC

IPL → SANK5 · CNC

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Encyclopaedia

Imperial County Airport is a county-owned public-use airport in Imperial County, California, United States. Also known as Boley Field, it is mostly used for general aviation, but has scheduled passenger service from one commercial airline. Service is subsidized by the Essential Air Service program. The airport is located 1 nautical mile south of the central business district of Imperial, California, partially in the city of Imperial and partially in an unincorporated area of Imperial County. It serves nearby communities, including El Centro.

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