Yucca Valley Airport (L22), California
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Overview
Yucca Valley Airport (L22) is a single-runway general aviation field in the high desert of southern California, roughly 20 nautical miles north of Palm Springs International. The field sits at 3,224 feet elevation and operates without a control tower, relying on CTAF for traffic advisories. Annual business aviation activity is light, and the field is best suited to operators comfortable with an unattended, irregularly staffed environment.
Runways
Yucca Valley Airport has one paved runway, 06/24, 4,363 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Yucca Valley Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Palm Springs International (KPSP), 19 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Yucca Valley Airport recorded 21 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at L22 is concentrated in the spring months of May and June, with no recorded operations in July, August, or September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 7 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Yucca Valley Airport averages 28.8 days above 90°F in August, 10.4 freeze days in December and 0.3 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96.4°F, and January the coldest, at 58.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Yucca Valley Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and noise procedures.
For clearance delivery, contact SoCal Approach.
Runway lights for Runway 06/24 are pilot-controlled and activated via CTAF.
A fence over 6 feet tall extends from the end of runway to 75 feet from the end of runway, 60 feet left of centerline, and a fence over 2 feet tall extends from 75 feet to 125 feet from the end of runway, 60 feet right of centerline; a sign over 5 feet tall sits 82 feet from the runway end, 100 feet right; a road over 11 feet tall runs from 190 feet to 125 feet from the runway end on the right side, extending to 90 feet from the runway end on the left side, 125 feet out.
A lighted obstruction fence over 6 feet tall runs from 10 feet from the end of runway, spanning 45 feet left to 125 feet right of centerline.
The Runway 06 approach has an obstacle clearance slope ratio of 20:1 to the displaced threshold.
The approach has an obstacle clearance slope ratio of 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
Runway 06 is designated the calm wind runway.
Parking or engine runups within 125 feet of the runway centerline are not allowed; runups for Runway 24 must be performed on the ramp southeast of the Runway 24 threshold.
The taxiway southwest of Runway 24 is reserved for the exclusive use of the two existing hangars.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the airport manager for details.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Yucca Valley Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Twentynine Palms Self (KNXP), 15.73 NM northeast.
Part of the Palm Springs and the Desert area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does L22 have and how long is it?
Yucca Valley Airport (L22) has a single paved asphalt runway, 06/24, measuring 4,363 feet long and 60 feet wide. This is the airport's only runway, so all arrivals and departures use this strip regardless of wind. Pilots should note the calm wind runway designation applies to Runway 06.
Is Yucca Valley Airport (L22) towered?
No, L22 is a non-towered airport and pilots use CTAF to coordinate traffic. Runway lights on 06/24 are pilot-controlled and must be activated via CTAF rather than through a tower or FBO. Attendance at the field is irregular, so operators should not expect on-field personnel to be available at all times.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of near the runway at L22?
Yucca Valley Airport (L22) has several close-in obstructions near the runway ends. A lighted fence up to 6 feet tall runs near the end of runway, along with a fence, a sign, and a road at varying distances and heights near the runway end. Obstacle clearance slope ratios of 20:1 on the Runway 06 approach to the displaced threshold and 50:1 to another displaced threshold are also noted, so approach planning should account for these close-in obstacles.
Are there parking or runup restrictions at Yucca Valley Airport (L22)?
Yes, parking or engine runups within 125 feet of the runway centerline are not allowed at L22. Runups for Runway 24 must be conducted on the ramp southeast of the Runway 24 threshold instead. Additionally, the taxiway southwest of Runway 24 is reserved exclusively for the two existing hangars at the field.