WJF Airport (General William J Fox Airfield) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Air tankers loading retardant for wildfire season are a familiar sight at General William J. Fox Airfield (WJF / KWJF), the Los Angeles County general-aviation field at Lancaster in the Antelope Valley. The airport logged more than 70,000 takeoffs and landings in 2025, almost entirely general aviation and with no scheduled passenger service; it covers 1,217 acres, houses close to 200 based aircraft and works a single 2,195-metre asphalt runway 6/24 about 120 kilometres north of downtown Los Angeles. Occasional freight flights use the field to reach the Los Angeles market without the congestion of the major airports, but no cargo terminal, bonded warehouse or regular scheduled freighter operation is documented. Air freight for the Antelope Valley therefore routes through Ontario (ONT) or Los Angeles (LAX) and reaches Lancaster and Palmdale by truck on State Route 14. The field also hosts a U.S. Forest Service airtanker and helicopter base, and sits inside the Mojave aerospace corridor alongside Palmdale's Plant 42 and Edwards Air Force Base.

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What is the IATA code of General William J Fox Airfield?▼

The IATA code of General William J Fox Airfield is WJF. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is General William J Fox Airfield located?▼

General William J Fox Airfield is located in Lancaster, US.

What is the ICAO code of General William J Fox Airfield?▼

The ICAO code of General William J Fox Airfield is KWJF. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of General William J Fox Airfield?▼

General William J Fox Airfield is at an elevation of 717 meters (2351 ft) above sea level.

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