French Valley Airport (F70), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
French Valley Airport, identified by IATA code RBK and local identifier F70, serves the Murrieta / Temecula area of Southern California from an elevation of 1,350 feet. The field is a non-towered, public-use airport roughly 25 nautical miles from the nearest metro center, and it handles a business aviation-heavy traffic mix documented by FAA TFMSC for 2025. A single asphalt runway supports the field's operations, with fuel and airport access following a fixed daily attendance schedule.
Runways
French Valley Airport has one paved runway, 18/36, 6,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
French Valley Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
French Valley Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is March Arb (KRIV), 20 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
French Valley Airport recorded 2,899 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at French Valley Airport concentrates most heavily in October, with secondary increases in the spring months of March through May.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 281 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
French Valley Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact March Approach; when March Approach is closed, contact SoCal Approach instead.
REIL is activated on runway 18 and 36, along with PAPI on both runway 18 and 36 and MIRL on runway 18/36. Taxiway lights are also pilot-controlled via CTAF.
All departures should note noise-sensitive areas in the vicinity of the airport. A best rate of climb is recommended to traffic pattern altitude before departing the pattern. Calm wind operations use runway 18.
Self-service 100LL fuel is available.
Contact the airport for fuel access after hours.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
French Valley Airport has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Hemet-Ryan (KHMT), 10.97 NM northeast.
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Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does French Valley Airport (F70) have?
French Valley Airport, identified as F70, operates a single runway, 18/36, measuring 6,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's max paved length. The runway is equipped with REIL and PAPI on both 18 and 36, plus MIRL, all pilot-activated on CTAF since the field is non-towered. Calm wind operations favor runway 18. Dispatchers should plan around this single strip for all arrival and departure sequencing.
Is there a customs facility at French Valley Airport?
French Valley Airport (F70) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KRIV, located 19.59 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to route their customs clearance through KRIV rather than clearing directly at French Valley. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any international leg terminating in the Murrieta / Temecula area. Confirm current customs procedures at KRIV directly before planning a stop there.
What fuel is available at French Valley Airport (F70)?
French Valley Airport offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, according to the airport's published fuel data. The 100LL is self-service. Standard attendance runs daily from 0600 to 1800 local time, and after-hours fuel access is available per airport remarks, though pilots should coordinate ahead for that access. Since French Valley is non-towered, fuel logistics outside attended hours require extra planning. Confirm current after-hours procedures before scheduling an early or late arrival.
How busy is French Valley Airport and when does traffic peak?
French Valley Airport (F70) recorded 4,421 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with 2,899 of those flights classified as business aviation. Monthly bizav traffic ranges from a low of 207 operations in August to a high of 281 in October. Traffic stays fairly steady through most months but shows a clear October peak alongside secondary bumps in March, April, and May. This pattern is worth noting for scheduling ramp and ground support around the airport's busier fall period.
Who handles clearance delivery for French Valley Airport?
Clearance delivery for French Valley Airport (F70) is handled by March Approach under normal conditions. When March Approach is closed, pilots and dispatchers should instead contact SoCal Approach for clearance delivery service. This dual-path arrangement is specific to F70's non-towered status and its proximity to March Air Reserve Base airspace. Flight planning should account for which facility is active depending on time of day and operational status at March.