Apple Valley Airport (KAPV), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Apple Valley Airport (KAPV) is a non-towered public-use field in California's High Desert, sitting at 3,062 feet elevation with terrain rising to the north, east, and west. The field offers two paved runways, including a 6,498-foot strip that handles the bulk of business aviation traffic, and fuel service on a set daytime schedule. Annual operations remain modest, with business aviation making up the majority of recorded movements according to FAA TFMSC data.
Runways
Apple Valley Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 6,498 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Apple Valley Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Apple Valley Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Southern California Logistics (KVCV), 10 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Apple Valley Airport recorded 189 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February. Business aviation traffic at KAPV peaks in February and shows a secondary rise in May and September, with the quietest months falling in January and October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 29 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 4.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Apple Valley Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes and other notes.
Runway 08/26 is closed to night operations due to rapidly rising terrain east and west of the runway, reaching 3,890 feet within 1.5 nautical miles to the west and 3,910 feet within 1.7 nautical miles to the east.
On approach to Runway 36, aircraft cross Runway 08/26.
Runway 08/26 is closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds without prior permission from the airport manager.
Runway 18/36 and taxiway lights are pilot-activated on CTAF from sunset to sunrise. PAPI on Runway 18 and Runway 36 operate continuously.
Runway markings are faded and the centerline marking is missing.
The runway surface has large cracks and raveling.
Runway 18/36 is lighted; distance-remaining markers are on the east side of the runway.
Hills are located northeast, east, west, and north of the airport.
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours.
Aerobatic training takes place in the northeast area of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Apple Valley Airport has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Southern California Logistics (KVCV), 9.79 NM west.
Part of the Palm Springs and the Desert area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KAPV
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KAPV?
KAPV offers two paved asphalt runways: 18/36 at 6,498 feet by 150 feet, and 08/26 at 4,100 feet by 60 feet. Runway 18/36 carries lighting and PAPI on both ends and handles the primary traffic flow at Apple Valley Airport. Runway 08/26 has operational restrictions that limit its use compared to the longer runway.
Is Runway 08/26 available at night at Apple Valley Airport?
Runway 08/26 at KAPV is closed to night operations due to rapidly rising terrain on both sides of the runway, reaching 3,890 feet within 1.5 NM to the west and 3,910 feet within 1.7 NM to the east. Pilots should plan night arrivals and departures using Runway 18/36 instead. Runway 08/26 also carries a weight restriction for aircraft over 12,500 pounds without prior permission.
Are there weight restrictions on any runway at KAPV?
Yes, Runway 08/26 at Apple Valley Airport is closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds unless prior permission is obtained from the airport manager. Runway 18/36, the longer of the two paved runways at 6,498 feet, does not carry this restriction. Operators planning to use the shorter runway with heavier aircraft should arrange clearance in advance.
Where is customs clearance available near KAPV?
Apple Valley Airport (KAPV) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KVCV, located approximately 9.79 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should coordinate their arrival through that facility rather than Apple Valley.