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Imperial County Airport

Imperial, United States

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KIPL

Elevation

-54 ft

The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Imperial County Airport

IPL

Location

Imperial · CA · United States

Connectivity

2 routes · 2 destinations

Position

32.835°, -115.574° · -54 ft elev.

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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 near Imperial, California, in the arid Imperial Valley close to the US-Mexico border. It serves as the primary commercial and general aviation facility for Imperial County, one of the hottest and most sparsely populated counties in the United States. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 56 feet below sea level, reflecting the unique below-sea-level geography of the Imperial Valley. It has historically supported limited scheduled commercial airline service, though service has been intermittent over the years. The facility also supports military training, agricultural aviation, and general aviation operations. Given its proximity to the Mexican border and the agricultural economy of the region, the airport plays a logistical role for local industries including farming and cross-border commerce. The surrounding desert climate means the airport operates under extreme summer heat conditions.

Terminals

The airport features a modest single terminal facility befitting its small regional status with limited passenger amenities.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options are limited, primarily consisting of private vehicle and rental car access from the city of Imperial and nearby El Centro.

Airlines here

Scheduled commercial airline service at IPL has been limited and intermittent; no major carrier maintains a consistent hub or significant presence there.

Notable facts

›The airport sits approximately 56 feet below sea level due to the Imperial Valley's below-sea-level terrain.
›Located in one of the hottest regions of the United States, summer temperatures regularly exceed 110°F.
›The airport is situated near the US-Mexico border, close to Mexicali, Baja California.
›Imperial County is one of the most agriculturally productive counties in California despite its desert climate.
›The facility supports military training flights in addition to civilian operations.

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Airlines serving this airport

Aban Air

Wings of Alaska

SeaPort Airlines

Routes

IPL → BURK5 · CNC

IPL → SANK5 · CNC

Aircraft operating here

CNC2 routes

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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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