Medium airport · Imperial, United States
Imperial County Airport
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport. Its IATA code is IPL. Its ICAO code is KIPL. It has 2 runways, longest 5,308 ft (ASP). Elevation -54 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Imperial, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | IPL |
| ICAO code | KIPL |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 5,308 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | -54 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 32.8354° N, 115.5740° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Imperial County Airport is known for
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport.
History
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport. The first scheduled passenger airline flights began in 1943, operated by Western Airlines with Douglas DC-3s. Western's service was replaced by Bonanza Air Lines in 1953 also flying DC-3s.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Imperial County Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Salton Sea State Recreation Area · United States · 47.8 miles away
- Colorado River State Historic Park · United States · 55.5 miles away
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park · United States · 56.0 miles away
- Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park · United States · 56.2 miles away
- Picacho State Recreation Area · United States · 57.5 miles away
- Cuyamaca Rancho State Park · United States · 58.0 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
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11.4 miles awayCalexico International Airport
12.0 miles awayCliff Hatfield Memorial Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Imperial County Airport?
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport.
What is the airport code for Imperial County Airport?
Imperial County Airport — its IATA code is IPL and its ICAO code is KIPL.
Where is Imperial County Airport located?
Imperial County Airport serves Imperial, United States. Its coordinates are 32.8354° N, 115.5740° W.
What is the history of Imperial County Airport?
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport. The first scheduled passenger airline flights began in 1943, operated by Western Airlines with Douglas DC-3s.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#20184
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_County_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.



