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Amedee Army Air Field (AHC)

Herlong, United States · small airport · 40.266° -120.153° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeAHC
ICAO CodeKAHC
Typesmall airport
NameAmedee Army Air Field
MunicipalityHerlong
CountryUnited States
ContinentNA
Latitude40.266° N
Longitude-120.153° W
Elevation4012 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryUnited States
ISO Code
RegionHerlong
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-4
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – September
Pleasant temperatures across most regions
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✈ Airlines Serving AHC

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🌡 Climate — Temperate (40.3°N)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Amedee Army Air Field (AHC/KAHC) is a military airfield at the Sierra Army Depot near Herlong, Lassen County, California. Set in the high desert of northeastern California near Honey Lake, it supports Army logistics and depot operations rather than commercial passenger service. Its single paved runway and remote location make it a specialized facility for military and authorized users.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know Herlong has very limited services, so fuel, food, and lodging should be arranged in Susanville or Reno before arrival; expect strong afternoon winds, big temperature swings, and spotty cell coverage in this remote high-desert area.
🚖 Getting There

Amedee AAF is reached by road via US 395 to Herlong, then local roads into Sierra Army Depot; there is no public transit or commercial shuttle. Visitors should arrange authorized access and a vehicle in advance. The nearest larger service towns are Susanville, about 25 miles north, and Reno, Nevada, about 60 miles south.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Amedee Army Air Field open to commercial flights?
A: No. AHC is a military airfield supporting Sierra Army Depot and has no scheduled airline service.

Q: Can general aviation pilots use AHC?
A: Access is generally restricted to military, government, and authorized operations. Pilots should contact Sierra Army Depot before planning any use.

Q: Where is AHC located?
A: It is near Herlong in Lassen County, northeastern California, adjacent to Sierra Army Depot and south of Honey Lake.

Q: What runway is at Amedee Army Air Field?
A: The field has one paved runway, Runway 8/26, approximately 5,000 feet long, used for military and depot support aircraft.
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