Compton Woodley Airport (CPM)

Compton, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KCPM

IATA

CPM

Elevation

97 ft

Region

US-CA

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KCPM

Local Code: CPM

Location: 33.889999° N, -118.244003° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Compton Woodley Airport (KCPM) is primarily a general aviation facility, and traveler experiences predominantly reflect those of pilots, aviation students, and enthusiasts rather than commercial airline passengers. Overall sentiment is largely positive within the aviation community, appreciating its role as a hub for flight training and private operations.

What Travelers Love

Active Aviation Community and Educational Opportunities: The airport is highly valued for its vibrant aviation community, providing significant opportunities for youth interested in flying careers, comprehensive flight training programs, and a dedicated museum featuring aircraft displays and engaging exhibits.
Reliability and General Aviation Focus: Users consistently praise the reliability of operations, particularly for home-built aircraft, and its effective function as a general aviation hub for private pilots and charter flights, accommodating a variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Pilot-Centric Amenities: The airport offers essential facilities for pilots, including a pilot lounge for relaxation and flight planning, aircraft maintenance services, hangar rentals, and convenient 24/7 fueling services (100LL Avgas, with self-serve pumps or fuel truck options).
Accessibility and Community Engagement: KCPM is noted for its accessibility to Los Angeles attractions, serving as a quieter alternative to larger commercial airports. It actively fosters community involvement, hosting events and gatherings related to aviation.

Common Complaints

Aircraft Noise for Local Residents: There are documented complaints regarding noise from low-flying planes, which impacts nearby residential areas and raises potential safety concerns.
Limited Commercial Passenger Facilities: As a general aviation airport, it lacks the extensive terminal facilities, retail options, and dining typically found at commercial airports, as it does not offer commercial airline services.
Generic Security/Immigration Data: While some sources provide generic "TSA security wait times" (e.g., 11-31 minutes) and "passport control wait times" (e.g., 8-9 minutes as of November 2025), these figures are less relevant for KCPM's primary user base of general aviation pilots and visitors, who do not typically undergo commercial airport security or customs processes.
Scarcity of Detailed Public Reviews: Comprehensive and detailed reviews from individual pilots or visitors specifically addressing aspects like cleanliness or service interactions in a traditional "traveler review" format are not widely available, with some platforms indicating a lack of ratings.

Compton Woodley Airport stands out as a crucial asset for the general aviation community, offering a supportive environment for pilots, flight training, and aviation enthusiasts. Its strengths lie in its specialized services and strong community ties, though local residents have expressed concerns about aircraft noise. Travelers should understand that KCPM operates as a general aviation field, and their experience will differ significantly from a commercial airport.

Last updated: 57 days ago

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`07L/25R`	3322 ft	60 ft	ASP	Active
`07R/25L`	3322 ft	60 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`123.05 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

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