Edwards Air Force Base (EDW): Codes, Runways & Location
Edwards Air Force Base (IATA: EDW · ICAO: KEDW) is a medium-sized airport serving Edwards, United States. It lies at 34.9108° N, 117.8864° W, 2312 ft (705 m) above sea level.
Overview of Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Edwards in United States. It is identified by the IATA code EDW and the ICAO code KEDW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Edwards Air Force Base has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 5120 m (16798 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2312 ft (705 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being California City Municipal Airport about 29 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 5,120 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Edwards Air Force Base
Where is Edwards Air Force Base located?
Edwards Air Force Base is located in Edwards, United States. Its coordinates are 34.9108° N, 117.8864° W.
What is the airport code for Edwards Air Force Base?
Edwards Air Force Base has an IATA code of EDW and an ICAO code of KEDW.
How long is the runway at Edwards Air Force Base?
Edwards Air Force Base's longest runway is about 5120 m (16798 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Edwards Air Force Base have?
Edwards Air Force Base has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Edwards Air Force Base a major airport?
Edwards Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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