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Desert gateway serving California's Imperial Valley region.
Location
Imperial, United States
Imperial County Airport (IPL/KIPL) is a public-use airport located in Imperial, California, serving the Imperial Valley region of Southern California. Situated near the US-Mexico border and the Salton Sea, it primarily handles general aviation traffic and limited commercial operations.
The airport sits at an elevation of approximately -54 feet below sea level, making it one of the lowest-elevation airports in the United States. It serves agricultural, military training, and general aviation users in the surrounding desert region.
The Imperial Valley is known for its agricultural productivity and proximity to the border city of Mexicali, Mexico, which gives the airport some regional significance despite its modest size and traffic volume.
Terminals
The airport has a small, modest terminal facility suited to its low passenger volume and general aviation focus.
Getting to & from
Ground access is primarily by private vehicle or rental car, as the airport lacks scheduled public transit connections to nearby communities.
Notable facts
- ›Located at approximately -54 feet below sea level, among the lowest-elevation airports in the United States.
- ›Situated in the Imperial Valley, one of the most agriculturally productive desert regions in North America.
- ›Located near the US-Mexico border, close to Mexicali, Baja California.
- ›Primarily serves general aviation, agricultural, and military training operations.
- ›The surrounding region is one of the hottest and driest areas in the continental United States.
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