California City Municipal (L71), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
California City Municipal (L71) is a public-use, non-towered airport in the Mojave Desert region of California, serving light business aviation traffic at a single paved runway. The field sits at 2,454 feet elevation and carries no on-site customs service, with the nearest customs option at KVCV, roughly 46 nautical miles away. Fuel service is available during attended hours, and dispatchers routing through the area should note the field's proximity to several larger military and space-related facilities, including Edwards AFB and Mojave Air & Space Port.
Runways
California City Municipal has one paved runway, 06/24, 6,027 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
California City Municipal 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
California City Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Southern California Logistics (KVCV), 46 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
California City Municipal recorded 6 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and April. Business aviation activity at L71 is concentrated in the spring months of March and April, with no recorded operations in May, August, and other periods of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 2 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
California City Municipal averages 29.0 days above 90°F in August, 14.6 freeze days in December and 0.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 97.2°F, and December the coldest, at 56.5°F.
Weather station is 9.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
California City Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
The airport is closed to night operations until further notice.
For clearance delivery, contact Joshua Approach.
The PAPI and runway lights are out of service, and the airport is closed to night operations until further notice.
The REIL and PAPI on runway 24, along with the MIRL lighting system on runway 6/24, are out of service until further notice.
Personnel and equipment are working adjacent to runway 06/24 daily between 0700 and 1500 local time.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
California City Municipal has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is Mojave Air & Space Port / Rutan Field (KMHV), 8.60 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at L71
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$1,200.00 catering order at L71.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs service available at L71?
California City Municipal has no on-site customs service. The nearest customs facility is KVCV, located approximately 45.7 nautical miles away. Dispatchers arranging international arrivals should plan clearance through KVCV rather than expecting service at L71 itself.
Can aircraft operate at night at California City Municipal?
No. California City Municipal is closed to night operations until further notice. Runway lighting is also affected, with the REIL and PAPI on runway 24 and the MIRL system on runway 6/24 all listed as out of service until further notice, reinforcing the daytime-only operating posture.
What runway does KL71 offer and what is its length?
California City Municipal, identified as L71, has a single paved runway, 06/24, measuring 6,027 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's longest paved surface, matching the field's published max paved runway length.
How hot does it get at California City Municipal during summer?
Summer conditions at L71 are hot, with July and August each averaging around 29 days per month above 90°F and maximum temperatures near 97°F. Winter is milder but brings cold nights, with December and January each seeing roughly 13 to 15 days below freezing.