Small airport · Compton, United States
Compton Woodley Airport
It is the oldest continuously operating airport in the Los Angeles basin. Its IATA code is CPM. Its ICAO code is KCPM. It has 2 runways, longest 3,323 ft (ASP). Elevation 97 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Compton, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CPM |
| ICAO code | KCPM |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 3,323 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 97 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.8900° N, 118.2440° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Compton Woodley Airport is known for
It is the oldest continuously operating airport in the Los Angeles basin.
History
The FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2007–2011 categorized it as a relief airport.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Compton Woodley Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Walt Disney Concert Hall · United States · 11.4 miles away
- Hollywood Sign · United States · 17.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Compton Woodley Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park · United States · 3.4 miles away
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area · United States · 10.7 miles away
- Dockweiler State Beach · United States · 11.8 miles away
- Los Angeles State Historic Park · United States · 12.2 miles away
- Pío Pico State Historic Park · United States · 12.2 miles away
- Santa Monica State Beach · United States · 17.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Compton Woodley Airport?
It is the oldest continuously operating airport in the Los Angeles basin.
What is the airport code for Compton Woodley Airport?
Compton Woodley Airport — its IATA code is CPM and its ICAO code is KCPM.
Where is Compton Woodley Airport located?
Compton Woodley Airport serves Compton, United States. Its coordinates are 33.8900° N, 118.2440° W.
What is the history of Compton Woodley Airport?
The FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2007–2011 categorized it as a relief airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#19539
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compton/Woodley_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.