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Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, California
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Historical Itinerant Operations - Whiteman Airport

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Whiteman Airport (WHP)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 06/01/1945, Runways: 1, Land Area Covered By Airport: 184 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 01818.1*A, Location ID: WHP, Region: Western-Pacific, District Office: LAX, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 135.000 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1000, Aeronautical sectional chart: Los Angeles, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: HHR, Tie-In FSS Name: Hawthorne, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 1003 ft, Elevation determination method: Estimated, Elevation Source: AVN (2003-04-19), 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: WHP, Last Inspection Date: 04/22/2015, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: California, County: Los Angeles, City: Los Angeles, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 34° 15' 33.571'', Lng: -118° 24' 48.359'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 34.259325, Lng: -118.413433, GPS determination method: Estimated, Distance from central business district: 1 mi (E) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Los Angeles Co, P.O. Box 1460, Alhambra, Ca 91802-1460, 626-300-4615
  • Manager
  • Andrew Marino, 12653 Osborne St., Pacoima, Ca 91331, (818) 896-5271
  • Operations
  • Period: 12/14/2014 - 12/14/2015, Itinerant Operations: 58,423, Local Operations: 57,686
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 427, Multi Engine Aircraft: 33, Jet Engine Aircraft: 1, Helicopters: 13
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 14E (Year 1990), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bottled Oxygen Type: High pressure, Bulk Oxygen Type: High pressure, Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Transient storage: TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: AVNCS, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL, SALES
  • Remarks
  • ARPT LGTS OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY WHEN ATCT CLSD.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 12, True Alignment: 139, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 34° 15' 48.700'', Lng: -118° 25' 04.530'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 34.263528, Lng: -118.417925, Physical Elevation: 1003 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 48.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 34° 15' 43.280'', Lng: -118° 24' 58.800'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 34.262022, Lng: -118.416333, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 998 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 729 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 998.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: PLINE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 0, Object Height: 30 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 200.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 45R ft, Runway End Gradient: 1.2, Take-Off Run Available: 3,442 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 4,120 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 3,910 ft, Landing Distance Available: 3,181 ft, Position Source: AVN (04/19/2003), Elevation Source: AVN (04/19/2003), Displaced Threshold Position Source: AVN (04/19/2003), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: AVN (04/19/2003), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/19/2003)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 30, True Alignment: 319, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 34° 15' 18.060'', Lng: -118° 24' 32.150'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 34.255017, Lng: -118.408931, Physical Elevation: 960 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 69.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 34° 15' 21.620'', Lng: -118° 24' 35.910'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 34.256006, Lng: -118.409975, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 965 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 478 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 998.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P2L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: PLINE, Object Mark Light: Lighted, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 0, Object Height: 30 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 200.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 10R ft, Runway End Gradient: 1.0 (Up), Take-Off Run Available: 3,191 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 4,120 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 3,940 ft, Landing Distance Available: 3,462 ft, Position Source: AVN (04/19/2003), Elevation Source: AVN (04/19/2003), Displaced Threshold Position Source: AVN (04/19/2003), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: AVN (04/19/2003), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/19/2003)

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2013-05-18
Time: Night (22:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: AG-5B (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1195L, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Swainson's thrush, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Struck Tail, Repair Costs: $150, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = NORTHRIDGE CONSULTING ENTERPRISES LLC SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. PILOT INDICATES HE WAS WITHIN A MILE OF KWHP. LOUD BANG, WITH FEATHERS AND BLOOD SEEN ON AFFECTED AREAS AFTER LANDING. EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO BE DETERMINED. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: SENT EMAIL TO REPORTER ASKING FOR A REVISED REPORT IF ANY INFO CHANGED. HE CONFIRMED NO CHANGES)
2005-10-12
Time: Dusk (18:00), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8082E, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 200 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Struck Other, Left Strut, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: OPER = SUN QUEST (MAXALDAN AIR) xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx
2001-11-16
Time: Day (08:41), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N733AM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 55 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CURTIS POTTER) xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx
2001-11-12
Time: Day (14:37), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-182 SKYLAN (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5830B, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxxOPER = MICHAEL DONNELLY
Remarks: PIGEON OR GULL.
2001-11-08
Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-150 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4727X, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPER = TED RIPP
Remarks: L WINGTIP AND RT FUSELAGE DENTED. 3 BIRDS STRUCK.
2001-11-05
Time: Day (14:12), 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: N133DS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 10 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxxOPER = DONALD HAGOPLAN
2001-11-05
Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N172HP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
2001-10-18
Time: Day (08:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-30 TWIN COMANCHE (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N613F, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Above Ground: 100 ft, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxx OPER = ARTHUR FLANAGIN
Remarks: THIS INFO PROVIDED BY WHITEMAN TWR. WILL BE UPDATED WHEN PILOT RETURNS.
1995-09-14
Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5138H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 12, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Rock pigeon, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = DANIEL TOMPKINS
Remarks: MODERATE DAMAGE TO RT WING LE NEAR TIP
FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Los Angeles)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 562 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

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