4/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“For the past year I've taken every chance possible to opt to fly out of this FBO when in the Palm Springs area.”
Benedikta Unter Ecker5★ on Google
Airports / California / UDD
Small airport · UDD
Bermuda Dunes Airport.
Bermuda Dunes, California · 73 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
55 ratings
0
Operators based
73
Elevation ft
Bermuda Dunes, CaliforniaELEV 73 FTSmall airport
4.8
Google rating
55
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
73
Field elevation
feet above sea level
9
Nearest alternate
nm to TRM
Field standing
#8 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 55 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Bermuda Dunes, California, Bermuda Dunes Airport (KUDD / UDD) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 73 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
UDD has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM, 9 nm), Palm Springs International Airport (PSP, 13 nm), and Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (KNXP, 33 nm). UDD offers a single 5,002-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of UDD vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from UDD, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KUDD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Dunes Air
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-20:00 (Oct-May), 06:00-19:00 (Jun-Sep); on-call support for early/late arrivals
- Unicom 129.7
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Quick turn
- +4 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“With genuine Herman Miller seating, they've leaned into the beautiful Mid-Century styling that Palm Springs is famous for.”
Benedikta Unter Ecker5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The team is so exceptionally friendly and accommodating.”
Benedikta Unter Ecker5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Their attention to detail and professionalism has made all the difference during quick turns, and their friendliness creates a wonderful environment to be in while waiting for passengers etc.”
Benedikta Unter Ecker5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Bermuda Dunes Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KUDD
IATA
UDD
FAA / Local
UDD
Elevation
73 ft
Coordinates
33.7485° N · 116.2750° 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 73 ft, UDD sits lower than 75% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,002 ft
- 10/285,002 ft × 70 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,002 ft
UDD's 5,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
- 9nmTRMJacqueline Cochran Regional AirportPalm Springs
- 13nmPSPPalm Springs International AirportPalm Springs
- 33nmKNXPTwentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing FieldTwentynine Palms
- 50nmRIVMarch Air Reserve BaseRiverside
- 52nmSBDSan Bernardino International AirportSan Bernardino
- 60nmRALRiverside Municipal AirportRiverside
Location
Open the full mapKUDD · Bermuda Dunes Airport · Bermuda Dunes, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from UDD 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) | 151 nm | 45m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 218 nm | 54m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 377 nm | 1h 17m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 470 nm | 1h 30m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 560 nm | 1h 42m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 572 nm | 1h 44m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 646 nm | 1h 54m |
| Denver (DEN) | 667 nm | 1h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use UDD?
- Bermuda Dunes Airport's longest paved runway is 5,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 UDD?
- Bermuda Dunes Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Bermuda Dunes Airport?
- One FBO serves UDD: Dunes Air. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to UDD?
- The closest alternate is Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM), about 9 nm away, followed by Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from UDD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 54m (218 nm), San Francisco about 1h 17m (377 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 30m (470 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.