# AHC — Amedee Army Air Field

> Machine-readable reference for AHC. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

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HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ahc
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ahc.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AHC.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-20T06:43:01.451+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Amedee Army Air Field
- IATA: AHC
- ICAO: KAHC
- City: Herlong
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Distance from city: 9 nmi (17 km) north of Herlong
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Official website: https://www.army.mil/sierra

## Overview

Welcome Amedee Army Airfield, nestled within the expansive Sierra Army Depot in the Honey Lake Valley, doesn't cater to tourists but rather functions as a critical military hub. Visitors encounter secure perimeters and drone testing activities, giving the airfield a distinctly utilitarian feel akin to a military forward operating base rather than a commercial airport. Set in the stark high-desert landscape, Amedee serves military personnel and special operations exclusively, with any civilian presence heavily restricted and closely monitored. At a glance Amedee Army Airfield is located approximately 9 nautical miles north of Herlong, California, strategically situated within the military-owned Sierra Army Depot. With no passenger amenities and access contingent on military or authorized clearance, it's an operational airfield lacking any traditional commercial air service. The absence of scheduled airline flights or public facilities underscores its role as a military installation rather than a public transport venue. Terminals & layout The airfield's singular Main Terminal is a far cry from what civilian travelers might expect. Don't anticipate bustling halls or concession-lined c…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahc/terminals/main

## Ground transport (3)

- **County Road A25** — Local access road
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahc/transport/county-road-a25
- **County Road A26** — Local access road
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahc/transport/county-road-a26
- **US-395** — Highway access
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ahc/transport/us-395

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Do not attempt to visit without formal orders, a sponsor, or written permission as the airfield enforces strict military-only entry.
- _Local_: The only concession to nature is the view; Honey Lake Valley provides sweeping vistas that reward visitors who make it past security.
- _Avoid_: Forget about showing up without a car; no local transit or rental cars exist in Herlong, necessitating advance arrangements for off-base transport.
- _Money_: Stock up on everything from water to snacks before arrival—there's nothing for sale onsite.
- _Time_: From Reno, you’ll need at least 1 hour and 15 minutes by car via US-395, and don't forget to budget extra screening time at the depot's gates.
- _Quiet_: For uninterrupted high-desert solitude, the airfield’s open vistas and quiet atmosphere deliver an unmatched sense of isolation.
- _Avoid_: Civilian accommodations are sparse near Herlong, so book your stay in advance in Susanville or Reno.
- _Local_: The approach drive on US-395 captures a quintessential Great Basin road-trip scene—long stretches of open road under a vast sky.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/AHC.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/ahc/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/ahc/departures — HTML page with live departures