KWJF General William J Fox Airfield
General William J Fox Airfield (WJF) is a towered general-aviation airport in Lancaster, California, at 2,351 ft elevation, with one runway, 06/24 (7,201 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KWJF · FAA WJF · IATA WJF |
|---|---|
| Location | Lancaster, CA · 34.7411, -118.2190 |
| Elevation | 2,351 ft MSL (717 m) |
| Tower | 120.3 MHz (FOX TWR) |
| ATIS | 126.3 MHz |
| FAA charts | 7 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KWJF METAR and TAF
METAR KWJF 010456Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM OVC090 13/12 A2988 RMK AO2 RAE38 SLP113 P0000 T01280117 $| Wind | From 270° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Overcast 9,000 ft · ceiling 9,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 13°C (55°F) / 12°C (54°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 29.88 inHg (1012 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP113: sea-level pressure 1011.3 hPa · T01280117: temperature 12.8°C, dew point 11.7°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (270° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 06: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
- RWY 24: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:27Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KWJF 312327Z 0100/0124 26006KT P6SM BKN100 FM010200 24006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN060 FM011000 24012KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN060 FM011800 27018G26KT P6SM BKN050- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 260° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 10,000 ft
- From · 1st 02:00Z: wind 240° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain showers · scattered 3,000 ft, broken 6,000 ft
- From · 1st 10:00Z: wind 240° at 12 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain showers · scattered 3,000 ft, broken 6,000 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 270° at 18 kt, gusting 26 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 5,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24 | 7,201 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | JOSHUA APP/DEP | 126.1 |
| ATIS | 126.3 | |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 133.875 |
| CTAF | 120.3 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Radio (FSS) | RIVERSIDE RDO | 122.2 |
| Tower | FOX TWR | 120.3 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KWJF before you fly.
FAA charts for KWJF — d-TPP 2611
7 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 3
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 1
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KWJF on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
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