🇺🇸 Whiteman Airport

Whiteman Airport (WHP) is a publicly available general aviation airport located in Pacoima, California, within the San Fernando Valley. It is owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles since 1970, and is one of five airports owned by Los Angeles County,,.

• Location: 10000 Airpark Way, Pacoima, CA 91331, approximately one mile east of Los Angeles,.
• Runway: It features a single asphalt runway, designated 12-30, measuring 4,120 x 75 feet, equipped with a control tower,.
• Uses: Whiteman Airport serves general aviation aircraft 24 hours a day, seven days a week, accommodating a range of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. It is home to over 600 based aircraft and numerous aviation-related businesses, including a flight school and pilot supply shop,. It also serves as a base for media helicopters and non-profit associations.
• Historical Significance: Established in 1946 by Marvin E. Whiteman Sr. as a private airpark, it was acquired by Los Angeles County in 1970,. The airport played a role in open-wheel racing in the 1960s with Whiteman Stadium. An Air Traffic Control Tower was installed in 1988,.

*Sources researched: pw.lacounty.gov, dpw.lacounty.gov, skyvector.com, ladpw.org*