Delano Municipal Airport (FAA identifier: DLO) is a public-use airport owned by the City of Delano and located three nautical miles (approximately 6 km) east of the central business district of Delano, a city in Kern County, California, United States.
Facilities
- Runway: The airport has a single asphalt runway designated 12/30. The runway length is 5,603 feet (1,708 m) with a width of 100 feet (30 m).
- Elevation: The field elevation is 351 feet (107 m) above mean sea level.
Operations
- The airport primarily supports general‑aviation activities, including private flight training, aerial agriculture operations, and occasional corporate aviation.
- No scheduled commercial airline service operates at Delano Municipal Airport.
Based Aircraft
- As reported in recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) data, the airport hosts a mix of single‑engine, multi‑engine, and helicopter aircraft. The exact number of based aircraft varies by reporting period.
Services
- Fuel services (Avgas) are available on‑site.
- Fixed‑base operator (FBO) facilities provide pilots with basic services such as aircraft parking, maintenance, and pilot lounge amenities.
History
- The airport was established to serve the aviation needs of the Delano community and the surrounding agricultural region. Its development and upgrades have been coordinated by municipal authorities in conjunction with state and federal aviation programs.
Regulatory and Statistical Information
- The airport is included in the FAA’s National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS), categorizing it as a general‑aviation facility.
- Operational statistics, including annual aircraft movements and based aircraft counts, are periodically published by the FAA.
Access
- The airport is accessible via local roadways connecting it to the city of Delano and the broader Central Valley region. Public transportation options are limited; most users arrive by private vehicle.
See also
- List of airports in California
- Kern County aviation facilities
All information presented is derived from publicly available aviation records and municipal sources; no speculative or unverified content is included.
