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El Monte Airport (EMT) in El Monte, California
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El Monte Airport (EMT)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 04/01/1944, Runways: 1, Land Area Covered By Airport: 103 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 01539.*A, Location ID: EMT, Region: Western-Pacific, District Office: LAX, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 121.200 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1000, Aeronautical sectional chart: Los Angeles, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: RAL, Tie-In FSS Name: Riverside, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 295 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCL, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZLA, Boundary ARTCC Name: Los Angeles, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Federal Agreements: NGY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: EMT, Last Inspection Date: 04/22/2015, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: California, County: Los Angeles, City: El Monte, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 34° 05' 09.632'', Lng: -118° 02' 05.443'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 34.086009, Lng: -118.034845, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: NGS, Distance from central business district: 1 mi (N) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Co Of Los Angeles, P O Box 1460, Alhambra, Ca 91803-1331, (626) 300-4602
  • Manager
  • Alvaro Escobedo, 4233 North Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, Ca 91731, 626-448-6129
  • Operations
  • Period: 12/31/2013 - 12/31/2014, Air Taxi Operations: 734, Itinerant Operations: 37,124, Local Operations: 51,421, Military Operations: 28
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 210, Multi Engine Aircraft: 12, Helicopters: 9, Gliders Operational: 2
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 14E (Year 1985), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: AVNCS, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL, SALES, SURV
  • Remarks
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MIRL RY 01/19, REIL RY 19, PAPI RYS 01 AND 19 - CTAF.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 01, True Alignment: 25, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 34° 04' 51.751'', Lng: -118° 02' 15.624'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 34.081042, Lng: -118.037673, Physical Elevation: 282 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 70.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.05 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 34° 04' 54.346'', Lng: -118° 02' 14.140'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 34.081763, Lng: -118.037261, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 283 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 290 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 293.3 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: POLE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 8, Object Height: 18 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 350.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 85R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.3 (Up), Take-Off Run Available: 3,504 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 3,995 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 3,755 ft, Landing Distance Available: 3,465 ft, Elevation Source: NGS (03/07/1994), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 19, True Alignment: 205, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 34° 05' 27.442'', Lng: -118° 01' 55.229'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 34.090956, Lng: -118.032008, Physical Elevation: 296 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 37.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 34° 05' 21.719'', Lng: -118° 01' 58.487'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 34.089366, Lng: -118.032913, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 294 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 641 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 293.5 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2R, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: POLE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 20, Object Height: 30 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 800.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 205L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4, Take-Off Run Available: 3,995 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 3,995 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 3,995 ft, Landing Distance Available: 3,354 ft, Elevation Source: NGS (03/07/1994), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

Near Midair Collisions Incidents

22-NOV-2014 11:43
Report Number: NWPTEMT14001, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL
Reporing aircraft: DIAMOND DIAMOND-20, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N805ER, Altitude: 1200 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Level Flight/Cruise
Other aircraft: CESSNA CE-182, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N71736, Altitude: 1300 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Level Flight/Cruise
25-OCT-2013 16:47
Report Number: NWPTEMT13002
Reporing aircraft: CESSNA CITATIONJET (C525), Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N15PG, Altitude: 1600 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Instrument Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Climb
Other aircraft: GULSTM GA-AA (GA-AA-5), Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N28306, Altitude: 1600 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Level Flight/Cruise
15-AUG-2013 13:43
Report Number: NWPTEMT13001
Reporing aircraft: ROBSIN R-22, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N16HF, Altitude: 1500 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Level Flight/Cruise
Other aircraft: BEECH BE-90, Operation: PUBLIC USE (GOVERNMENTAL), Registration Nr: N76Q, Altitude: 1800 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Turning
28-DEC-2011 13:49
Report Number: NWPTEMT11002, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL
Reporing aircraft: DIAMOND DIAMOND-40, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N805ER, Altitude: 900 ft, Sight Separation: 5 sec, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Landing
Other aircraft: CESSNA CE-182, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N6033B, Altitude: 900 ft, Sight Separation: 40 sec, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Landing
11-DEC-2011 10:00
Report Number: NWPTEMT11001, Incident Evaluation: CRITICAL
Reporing aircraft: CESSNA CE-172, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N54678, Altitude: 9 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Vfr Pattern
Other aircraft: AERO ASSN OF CALTECH, DIAMOND DIAMOND-40, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N661DS, Altitude: 10 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Vfr Pattern
05-SEP-2008 18:23
Event ID: 1070510696, Report Number: NWPTEMT08001, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL
Reporing aircraft: SNIAS AS-350, Operation: PUBLIC USE (GOVERNMENTAL), Registration Nr: N968SD, Altitude: 750 ft, Sight Separation: 2 sec, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules
Other aircraft: ROBSIN R-44, Registration Nr: N171WC, Altitude: 700 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules
07-FEB-1994 16:06
Event ID: 1070509919, Report Number: NWPTEMT94001, Incident Evaluation: NO HAZARD, Diagonal Separation: 158 ft
Reporing aircraft: PIPER PA-28, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N8241C, Altitude: 3400 ft, Sight Separation: 1 sec, Flight Plan Filled: Instrument Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
Other aircraft: RIVERSIDE AIR SERVICE, BEECH BE-36, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N2066A, Altitude: 3000 ft, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2014-07-18
Time: Day (16:16), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N54678, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: OPER = AERO ASSOCIATION OF CALTECH INC
Remarks: AFTER LDG, PILOT REPTD STRIKING A SML BIRD ON SHORT FINAL. NO DMG REPTD.
2014-07-15
Time: Day (09:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 40 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N661DS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER/OWNER = SOCAL FLYING CLUB (G & R HOLDINGS) xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx
2014-06-25
Time: Day (10:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5997V, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = ARCHER HERO LLC SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR EMT-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx, DAILY REPT APP EVENT xxxxxx
Remarks: ABORTED T/O DUE TO FLOCK OF BIRDS. NO ASSISTANCE NEEDED. A/C TAXIED BACK AND DEPTD WITH NO PROBLEMS. ARPT OPS INSPCTD RWY AND FOUND DEAD BIRDS (# NOT REPTD, ASSUME 2-10). KTOA ATCT NOTIFIED TO ADVISE N5997V OF BIRDSTRIKE.
2013-10-06
Time: Day (10:31), Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: DIAMOND 40 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N902MR, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPT APP EVENT ENTRY#xxxxxx, MOR OPERATOR / OWNER = JAMES BURKE (x/xx/xx UPDATED WITH MOR) (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED A/C)
Remarks: STRUCK A SMALL BIRD WHILE TAKING OFF RWY 19. FROM RWY 19. NO DMG. OPS FILLED OUT WILDLIFE STRIKE FORM
2013-07-29
Time: Day (09:33), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 40 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N805ER, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), DAILY REPORT EVENT xxxxxx OPER = LOS ANGELES FLIGHT CENTER, LLC
Remarks: STRUCK BIRD OVER RWY DURING LDG. NO DMG REPTD.
2013-07-24
Time: Day (12:45), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N19760, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = AERO ASSN OF CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Remarks: FLOCK OF BIRDS TOOK OFF JUST AS TOUCHING DOWN ON RWY 19. UNAWARE OF STRIKE UNTIL TOWER NOTIFIED ME OF BIRD CARCASS ON RWY. TINY LITTLE BIRD LEFT INNARDS AND FEATHERS ON WING. NO DMG TO A/C.
2013-07-20
Time: Day (11:57), Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: HOMEBUILT, Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Registration: N69BC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPT APP EVENT ENTRY#xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = STEPHEN KORNEY A/C - BINGHAM SHA GLASAIR (x/xx/xx UPDATED A/C INFO)
Remarks: STRUCK TWO BIRDS UPON LANDING RWY 19. NO DMG.
2013-07-18
Time: Day (11:16), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6417N, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR/OWNER = MICHAEL NORMAN TAYLOR
Remarks: RWY C/L, AND EDGE.
2013-07-01
Time: Day (09:10), Operator: Business, Aircraft: DIAMOND 40 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N431JP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = LOS ANGELES FLIGHT CENTER SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx), DAILY REPORT
Remarks: STRUCK A BIRD OVER APCH END OF RWY 19. NO DMG.
2012-08-26
Time: Day (10:57), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N47053, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: SOURCE = FAA DAILY REPT APP OPERATOR / OWNER = UNIVERSAL AVIATORS ACADEMY INC
Remarks: STRUCK A BIRD ON DEPT (ASSUME T/O ROLL) ON RWY 19. NO DMG.
2012-08-10
Time: Day (08:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-300 KING (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N300TN, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 105 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = CONQUEST CHARTER INC
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C.
2012-07-20
Time: Day (17:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-500 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N501FJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Speed: 86 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 375000 h, Other Costs: $395300, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER/OWNER = CUTNER HANOVER GROUP LLC/BARNETT INVESTMENTS INC SOURCE = DAILY REPORT & xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx)
Remarks: #1 ENG HAD SEVERE DAMAGE TO FAN SECTION. SMALL DENTS ON RT INBD WING LEADING EDGE. EVIDENCE OF BIRD DEBRIS IN AND AROUND #2 ENG. ESTIMATED COST REPTD AS $250,000 TO $500,000, TOOK AVERAGE)
2011-09-04
Time: Day (12:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: AA-5 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5832L, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 2 ft, Speed: 40 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 11-100, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Struck Other, Pitot Tube, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = LUCIAN PLESEA
Remarks: HAPPENING MORE LATELY. THIRD INCIDENT IN TWO WEEKS WHERE FLIGHT ROUTE HAD TO BE CHANGED TO AVOID BIRDS. LAST WEEK HAD ABORTED T/O AND A DIFFERNET GO-AROUND PREVIOUSLY. OVER RWY. DATA ENTRY NOTE: # STRUCK NOT REPTD, ASSUME 11-100, SAME AS # SEEN.
2011-08-05
Time: Day (10:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N111DE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 19, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = JOHN PESPISA
Remarks: PILOT STRUCK BIRD ON LANDING. TAXIED TO TIE DOWN FOR PRECAUTIONARY INSPN. NO DMG REPTD. TOOK OFF ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER.
2011-06-14
Time: Day (12:30), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N222HB, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 19, Above Ground: 4 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Struck Other, Antenna, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = UNIVERSAL AVIATORS ACADEMY INC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN, FAA 6457. WHOLE FEATHER.
2014 Incidents: 3, 2013 Incidents: 6, 2012 Incidents: 3, 2011 Incidents: 3, 2009 Incidents: 2, 2008 Incidents: 1, 2005 Incidents: 1, 2001 Incidents: 1, 1998 Incidents: 1
See details about all 21 wildlife incidents
FAA Registered Aircraft: 36 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in El Monte)

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