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Brackett Field (POC/KPOC) is a public general-aviation airport in La Verne, California, serving the Pomona Valley east of Los Angeles. It opened in the 1940s and is owned by Los Angeles County, with a control tower, based aircraft, and flight-training activity. The field sits near the Fairplex and the San Gabriel Mountains, making it a convenient reliever airport for the eastern LA basin.
💡 Local Tip
If visiting during the LA County Fair at the nearby Fairplex, allow extra time for heavy traffic and check NOTAMs for temporary flight restrictions; otherwise, early morning and evening are the calmest times to watch aircraft.
🚖 Getting There
By car, Brackett Field is reached from I-210 or I-10 via surface streets such as Foothill Boulevard/Arrow Highway and McKinley Avenue; parking is available at the airport. There is no rail station on site, but Metrolink's La Verne station and Foothill Transit buses are a short taxi or rideshare ride away. Rideshare pickup/drop-off is easiest at the main terminal/FBO entrance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Brackett Field?
A: Brackett Field uses IATA code POC, ICAO code KPOC, and FAA LID POC.
Q: Where is Brackett Field located?
A: It is in La Verne, Los Angeles County, California, about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the Pomona Valley.
Q: Does Brackett Field have scheduled airline service?
A: No; it is a general-aviation airport for private, training, and business aircraft, with no commercial airline flights.
Q: What facilities are available at Brackett Field?
A: Expect a control tower, paved runways, tiedowns/hangars, fuel, flight instruction, and an on-field restaurant/FBO; check current hours and services before arrival.
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