Big Bear City (L35)
Airport Information
Big Bear City Pilot Reviews:
fmeyer
December 25, 2025Good airport but as other folks have mentioned ... be very cautious with density altitude around here. Short-term facilities are adequate, the upcoming terminal structure will be wonderful when done. Be mindful the complimentary shuttle into town doesn't operate exactly to the schedule. When we took it on a Saturday, it was 5 minutes behind schedule so if you believe you've missed it just hold on a few more moments. Otherwise Uber/Lyft is usually accessible but quite costly ... $30 to the village from the airport so budget appropriately.
Johnny Z.
September 26, 2025Flew into this airport on 8-25-2025. Be cautious of density altitude. Runway is in fine condition. If you're seeking a good meal, Thelma's cafe is a 10 minute walk on the main road to the east of the airport. Good Cafe food.
Ghassan A.
July 30, 2025The restaurant and admin bldg. have been torn down. A temporary portable structure with restrooms and lounge has been arranged. Quite spotless and fine arrangement. You can still obtain the shuttle in the pkg. lot, it arrives about every 25 min. And will take you into town.
FBOs & Fuel

Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KREI | Redlands Municipal | 20.6nm SW |
| KBNG | Banning Municipal | 23.6nm S |
| KSBD | San Bernardino International | 25nm SW |
| L26 | Hesperia | 27nm W |
| L22 | Yucca Valley | 27.5nm E |
| KAPV | Apple Valley | 28.2nm NW |
| KRIV | March Arb | 36nm SW |
| KPSP | Palm Springs International | 36.7nm SE |
| KRIR | Flabob | 36.8nm SW |
| KVCV | Southern California Logistics | 37nm NW |
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Airport Information
Big Bear City Pilot Reviews:
fmeyer
December 25, 2025Good airport but as other folks have mentioned ... be very cautious with density altitude around here. Short-term facilities are adequate, the upcoming terminal structure will be wonderful when done. Be mindful the complimentary shuttle into town doesn't operate exactly to the schedule. When we took it on a Saturday, it was 5 minutes behind schedule so if you believe you've missed it just hold on a few more moments. Otherwise Uber/Lyft is usually accessible but quite costly ... $30 to the village from the airport so budget appropriately.
Johnny Z.
September 26, 2025Flew into this airport on 8-25-2025. Be cautious of density altitude. Runway is in fine condition. If you're seeking a good meal, Thelma's cafe is a 10 minute walk on the main road to the east of the airport. Good Cafe food.
Ghassan A.
July 30, 2025The restaurant and admin bldg. have been torn down. A temporary portable structure with restrooms and lounge has been arranged. Quite spotless and fine arrangement. You can still obtain the shuttle in the pkg. lot, it arrives about every 25 min. And will take you into town.
FBOs & Fuel

Runway Information
Recent Arrivals
Scheduled Arrivals
Recent Departures
Scheduled Departures
Radio Frequencies
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KREI | Redlands Municipal | 20.6nm SW |
| KBNG | Banning Municipal | 23.6nm S |
| KSBD | San Bernardino International | 25nm SW |
| L26 | Hesperia | 27nm W |
| L22 | Yucca Valley | 27.5nm E |
| KAPV | Apple Valley | 28.2nm NW |
| KRIV | March Arb | 36nm SW |
| KPSP | Palm Springs International | 36.7nm SE |
| KRIR | Flabob | 36.8nm SW |
| KVCV | Southern California Logistics | 37nm NW |
