Airports / California / MHV
Mojave Airport.
Mojave, California · 2,801 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
214 ratings
0
Operators based
2,801
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#56 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 214 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
Edwards Air Force Base (EDW), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Mojave Airport (KMHV / MHV) is a general aviation field serving Mojave, California. Field elevation is 2,801 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list MHV as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Edwards Air Force Base (EDW, 16 nm), General William J Fox Airfield (WJF, 19 nm), and Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD, 26 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 12,503-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MHV 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 MHV to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KMHV
IATA
MHV
FAA / Local
MHV
Elevation
2,801 ft
Coordinates
35.0594° N · 118.1520° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 2,801 ft, MHV sits higher than 90% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 12,503 ft
- 12/3012,503 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/267,049 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/224,747 ft × 60 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,503 ft
MHV's 12,503 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.
- 16nmEDWEdwards Air Force BaseEdwards
- 19nmWJFGeneral William J Fox AirfieldLancaster
- 26nmPMDPalmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 AirportPalmdale
- 44nmKNIDChina Lake Naws (Armitage Field) AirportChina Lake
- 44nmKL45Bakersfield International AirportBakersfield
- 50nmBFLMeadows FieldBakersfield
Location
Open the full mapKMHV · Mojave Airport · Mojave, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MHV 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) | 159 nm | 46m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 256 nm | 1h 0m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 321 nm | 1h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 451 nm | 1h 27m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 594 nm | 1h 47m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 602 nm | 1h 48m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 617 nm | 1h 50m |
| Denver (DEN) | 703 nm | 2h 2m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MHV?
- Mojave Airport's longest paved runway is 12,503 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 MHV?
- Mojave Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 12,503 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MHV?
- The closest alternate is Edwards Air Force Base (EDW), about 16 nm away, followed by General William J Fox Airfield (WJF) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MHV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 1h 0m (256 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 9m (321 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 27m (451 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.