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Twentynine Palms Airport (IATA: TNP, ICAO: KTNP) serves Twentynine Palms, US.
Twentynine Palms Airport (KTNP/TNP) is a publicly-owned airport located six miles east of Twentynine Palms, California,,. It is the closest airport to Joshua Tree National Park.
- Runways: The airport has two asphalt runways: 8/26, measuring 5,531 by 75 feet, and 17/35, measuring 3,797 by 50 feet,,.
- Historical Significance: The airport's history dates back to World War II, when it was activated in 1942 as the Twenty-Nine Palms Air Academy for military glider pilot training,. Over 1,600 glider pilots were trained there.
- Services: The airport offers 100LL fuel, minor airframe and powerplant service, and tiedowns,. It is unattended,.
- Operations: For the 12-month period ending February 28, 2022, the airport had 18,000 aircraft operations, with 97% being general aviation and 3% military.
*Sources researched: airports.sbcounty.gov, airnav.com, en.wikipedia.org, globalair.com, skyvector.com*
AirportRoutes · updated May 16, 2026
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Where is Twentynine Palms Airport located?
Twentynine Palms Airport is located in Twentynine Palms, US, at an elevation of 1888 ft. Its IATA code is TNP and ICAO code is KTNP.