. . . an ideal location for film productions requiring an open-air environment with an unobstructed natural background. Paved runways and taxiways can be used for ground vehicle and aircraft scenes, including high-speed operations. Outdoor sets of virtually any size can be constructed to meet your filming requirements.
Scott Seymour, General Manager, Indian Wells Valley Airport District, 760-377-5844

Location

Inyokern Airport is located in California's upper Mojave Desert adjacent to the east slope of the southern Sierra Nevada mountain range . . .

  • Lat/Lon: 35-39.530583N / 117-49.770733W
  • Elevation: 2455 ft / 748 m

Highway Map
Environment
  • High desert terrain and vegetation
  • Hot summers, cool winters
  • The most sunny days of any location in the United States
Visuals
  • Unobstructed 360° view
  • Rugged Sierra Nevada mountain background to the west
  • Flat terrain to the east
Suitability
  • Western desert scenes
  • Large outdoor sets
  • High-speed vehicle operation
  • Aircraft operations

Facilities
  • Three asphalt surface runways . . .
    • Runway 10-28 . . .
      Dimensions: 4150 x 75 ft /1265 x 23 m
    • Runway 02-20 . . .
      Dimensions: 6275 x 75 ft /1913 x 23 m
    • Runway 15-33 . . .
      Dimensions: 7100 x 75 ft /2164 x 2
  • Several paved taxiways
  • A large concrete area with access to roads and runways
  • A large World War II style wooden "Kodiak" hangar
  • World War II era ammunition magazines
  • Other miscellaneous structure
Support
  • Commercial airline service to LAX
  • Daily FedEx pickup and delivery
  • Rental cars
  • Catering service available
  • Nearby motels and restaurants
  • On-site water truck
  • Local equipment rental
  • Ample space for RVs and trucks
  • Permit assistance