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Barstow Daggett Airport

Daggett, United States

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Barstow Daggett Airport

Daggett, United States

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Desert gateway serving the Mojave region of California.

Location

Daggett, United States

Barstow Daggett Airport is a public-use general aviation airport located in Daggett, California, in the Mojave Desert approximately 10 miles east of Barstow. It is owned by San Bernardino County and serves primarily general aviation, military, and cargo operations rather than scheduled commercial airline service. The airport sits at an elevation of about 1,930 feet above mean sea level and features two runways suited to a variety of aircraft. Its remote desert location and long runways have made it useful for military training, testing operations, and cargo flights serving the surrounding high desert communities. Daggett has historical significance as a site used for various aviation and energy-related activities in the Mojave Desert, including its proximity to solar energy research facilities. It remains an active general aviation facility managed by San Bernardino County Airports.

Terminals

There is no commercial passenger terminal; the airport serves general aviation and cargo operations with basic fixed-base operator facilities.

Getting to & from

Ground access is primarily by private vehicle via National Trails Highway and Interstate 40, with no scheduled public transit service to the airport.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Barstow Daggett Airport.

Notable facts

›Located in the Mojave Desert approximately 10 miles east of Barstow, California.
›Owned and operated by San Bernardino County Airports.
›Has two runways and an elevation of approximately 1,930 feet MSL.
›Has historically supported military and experimental aviation operations in the Mojave region.
›Near the former Daggett Solar Power Plant, reflecting the region's role in energy research.

Wikipedia

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A desert gateway serving the Mojave with quiet, utilitarian purpose

Barstow Daggett Airport is a small general aviation facility located in Daggett, California, on the edge of the Mojave Desert near the city of Barstow. Originally developed during World War II as a military training base, the airport retains a working, no-frills character and serves private pilots, cargo operators, and occasional charter flights. Its remote desert setting and long runway make it a useful stop for aircraft crossing the American Southwest.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — A modest facility supporting private and charter operations with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Rental car agencies (limited, advance booking recommended)
Taxi services from Barstow
Rideshare services (Uber/Lyft availability limited in this area)
Private vehicle pickup

Nearby Hotels

Holiday Inn Express Barstow
Hampton Inn Barstow
Idle Spurs Steakhouse & Inn
Ramada by Wyndham Barstow

Dining

Dining options at the airport itself are extremely limited given its small general aviation status. Travelers are advised to head into Barstow, roughly 10 miles west, where fast food chains, diners, and casual restaurants line Main Street and Lenwood Road.

Traveller Tips

Fuel availability should be confirmed in advance as services at small desert airports can vary.
Daggett experiences extreme heat in summer; plan accordingly for ramp operations and ground time.
The Mojave Desert terrain can create turbulent wind conditions, especially in afternoon hours.
Barstow's Route 66 area offers quick resupply and rest stops before continuing your journey.

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