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Whiteman Airport (WHP/KWHP) is a public general aviation airport in Pacoima, in Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley. Opened in the mid-1940s, it operates a single runway and control tower and serves flight training, private aircraft, and reliever traffic for nearby Van Nuys and Burbank. It is owned by the County of Los Angeles and sits close to the I-5/CA-170 interchange.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know weekends can be busy with student pilots and touch-and-go traffic; monitor ATIS early, keep radio calls concise, and follow published noise-abatement procedures because the airport is in a densely populated, noise-sensitive area.
🚖 Getting There
Whiteman Airport is just off the I-5 and CA-170 freeways near Osborne Street in Pacoima, so rideshare, taxi, or a personal vehicle is the most direct option. Metro local buses serve nearby San Fernando Road and Osborne Street, but there is no rail station at the airport. Allow extra time during weekday commute hours, as San Fernando Valley traffic can be heavy.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Whiteman Airport?
A: Whiteman Airport uses the IATA code WHP and the ICAO code KWHP.
Q: Does Whiteman Airport have commercial airline service?
A: No. It is a general aviation airport with no scheduled passenger airline service; it primarily supports private, training, and business aircraft.
Q: What runway and services are available?
A: The airport has one runway, 12/30, and offers typical general aviation services such as parking, hangars, and flight training; check with on-field operators for current fuel, maintenance, and hours.
Q: Is there a control tower at Whiteman?
A: Yes, Whiteman Airport has an operating control tower and is typically Class D airspace; pilots should check current charts and NOTAMs before flying in.
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