3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The terminal is super nice and clean and has a restaurant.”
Glenn Reynolds5★ on Google
Airports / California / APV
Small airport · APV
Apple Valley Airport.
Apple Valley, California · 3,062 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
59 ratings
0
Operators based
3,062
Elevation ft
Apple Valley, CaliforniaELEV 3,062 FTSmall airport
4.7
Google rating
59
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3,062
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to DAG
Field standing
#25 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 59 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Barstow Daggett Airport (DAG), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Apple Valley Airport (KAPV / APV) is a general aviation field serving Apple Valley, California. Field elevation is 3,062 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list APV as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Barstow Daggett Airport (DAG, 26 nm), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 29 nm), and Ontario International Airport (ONT, 37 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,498-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from APV are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from APV to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“This is a good airport for as a fuel stop or food stop.”
Glenn Reynolds5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Two of us were seated immediately and the food came out very very fast.”
Glenn Reynolds5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KAPV
IATA
APV
FAA / Local
APV
Elevation
3,062 ft
Coordinates
34.5753° N · 117.1860° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 3,062 ft, APV sits higher than 91% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,498 ft
- 18/366,498 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/264,100 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,498 ft
APV's 6,498 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmDAGBarstow Daggett AirportDaggett
- 29nmSBDSan Bernardino International AirportSan Bernardino
- 37nmONTOntario International AirportOntario
- 40nmRALRiverside Municipal AirportRiverside
- 40nmEDWEdwards Air Force BaseEdwards
- 42nmRIVMarch Air Reserve BaseRiverside
Location
Open the full mapKAPV · Apple Valley Airport · Apple Valley, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from APV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 135 nm | 43m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 268 nm | 1h 1m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 311 nm | 1h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 447 nm | 1h 26m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 568 nm | 1h 43m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 578 nm | 1h 45m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 619 nm | 1h 50m |
| Denver (DEN) | 676 nm | 1h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use APV?
- Apple Valley Airport's longest paved runway is 6,498 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at APV?
- Apple Valley Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,498 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to APV?
- The closest alternate is Barstow Daggett Airport (DAG), about 26 nm away, followed by San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from APV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 1m (268 nm), San Francisco about 1h 7m (311 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 26m (447 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.