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Mojave Air & Space Port

MHV · KMHV · Mojave, CA · 2,801 ft elevation · var 14E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMHV / MHV
Coordinates
35.0564, -118.1453
Elevation
2,801 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14E
Sectional chart
LOS ANGELES
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
Flight service (FSS)
RIVERSIDE
NOTAM facility
MHV
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
1 E

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:09 AM12:09Z
Sunrise05:39 AM12:39Z
Sunset08:10 PM03:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:40 PM03:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:40 PM → 05:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:10 PM → 04:39 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWYS 12 & 30; MIRL RWYS 08/26 & 04/22; HIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. on 127.6Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: 2-light PAPI (left) · 22: 2-light PAPI (left) · 08: 2-light PAPI (left) · 26: 2-light PAPI (left) · 12: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

04TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 04 · 038°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
127.6

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 04/22

4,747 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 40k, Double wheel 60k, Dual tandem 60k.

04
Heading
038° mag · 52° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pole, 44 ft, 2,200 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 45:1 slope to clear
22
Heading
218° mag · 232° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 08/26

7,049 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 40k, Double wheel 60k, Dual tandem 88k.

08
Heading
076° mag · 90° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
26
Heading
256° mag · 270° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 12/30

12,503 ft × 200 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 150k, Dual tandem 450k.

12
Heading
121° mag · 135° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Other, 375 ft, 14,400 ft from threshold, 250 ft L of centerline — 37:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
600 ft
30
Heading
301° mag · 315° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Displaced threshold
900 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D133.65JOSHUA APP/DEP
CTAF127.6
GND123.9
TWR127.6

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
EDW · EdwardsVORTAC116.40r267° / 20.8 NM
PMD · PalmdaleVORTAC114.50r336° / 25.8 NM
LHS · Lake HughesVORTAC108.40r028° / 30.9 NM
GMN · GormanVORTAC116.10r051° / 38.3 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Avionics, Instruction

Ownership & management

Owner
MOJAVE AIR AND SPACE PORT
1434 FLIGHTLINE, MOJAVE, CA
661-824-2433
Manager
DAVID SMITH
1434 FLIGHTLINE, MOJAVE, CA
661-824-2433

Remarks FAA

  • BE ALERT TO HIGH SPEED ACTIVITY INVOF ARPT.
  • DUE TO RAPIDLY RISING TERRAIN AND WIND TURBINES W - NW OF ARPT, CAT C/D & ALL TURBOJET ACFT LDG RWY 8 MUST REMAIN AT OR ABOVE 4301 FT MSL UNTIL COMMENCING BASE LEG TURN AND AT OR ABOVE 3800 FT MSL UNTIL ESTABLISHED ON A 2.25 NM FINAL.
  • TWY F IS CLSD WEST OF TWY A.
  • ACTVT REIL RWYS 12 & 30; MIRL RWYS 08/26 & 04/22; HIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.
  • CAT C/D & ALL TBJT ACFT TPA 4301 FT MSL (1500 FT AGL); CAT A/B ACFT TPA 3801 FT MSL (1000 FT AGL); HEL TPA 3301 FT MSL (500 FT AGL) AND USE SOUTH ENTRY AND DEP.
  • FUEL AVBL 0700-1700, MON-SAT. OTR TIMES CTC ARPT OPNS ON CTAF OR CALL 661-824-2434; FEE CHARGED.
  • FUEL AVBL 0700-1700, MON-SAT. OTR TIMES CTC ARPT OPNS ON CTAF OR CALL 661-824-2434; FEE CHARGED.
  • 300 FT PAVED OVERRUN EAST END OF RY; 300 FT PAVED OVERRUN WEST END OF RY.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2.5 NM.
  • APPROACH SLOPE 40:1 TO THE DSPLCD THR.
  • WIND TURBINE

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KMHV in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KMHV

Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV · KMHV) is an airport in Mojave, CA, at 2,801 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 12,503 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMHV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMHV have a control tower?

Yes. Mojave Air & Space Port has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KMHV?

Mojave Air & Space Port has 3 runways; the longest is 12,503 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMHV?

Mojave Air & Space Port is in Mojave, CA, at an elevation of 2,801 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.0564, -118.1453.

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