KMHV Mojave Air & Space Port

Before you fly into KMHV

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Towered

0700-1700 MON-FRI local · CTAF after hrs

Pattern alt

3,801.3'

MSL · field 2,801.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +20 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KMHV

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KMHV 272355Z AUTO 28020G27KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 30034/2304 T01510003 10157 20138 55006 $

Wind: 280° @ 20G27 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 15°C / 0°C
Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,449 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KMHV does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KWJF (GENERAL WM J FOX AIRFIELD) · 19.4 NM away. Conditions at KMHV may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KWJF 272331Z 2800/2824 26018G26KT P6SM SKC FM280300 25015KT P6SM SCT250 FM280800 25008KT P6SM SKC FM281300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM282100 24008KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 260° at 18 kt gusting 26 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 1 NM E
VFR sectional: LOS ANGELES
ARTCC: ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility: MHV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DAVID SMITH
Phone: 661-824-2433
Address: 1434 FLIGHTLINE, MOJAVE CA 93501

Flight service · Hours

FSS RAL: RIVERSIDE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Clearance / Ground

Tower / Local

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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280° · 20 kt

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RWY 26

256°M

Head/Tail

+20 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30	121° / 301°	12,503 ft	ASPH	30 R
08/26Favored	76° / 256°	7,049 ft	ASPH	26 R
04/22	38° / 218°	4,747 ft	ASPH	22 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
12	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)	—	375', other, 14400' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 37
30	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
08	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	—
26	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
04	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	44', pole, 2200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 45
22	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04

KMHV · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04

KMHV · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AVNCS,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.69

KIYK·Inyokern Airport·39.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.80

L71·California City Municipal Airport·8.6 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Mojave Air & Space Port at Rutan Field 127.600(661) 824-2433 WebsiteAvfuel5d ago	$7.00SS $6.80	$7.24

Mojave Air & Space Port at Rutan Field
127.600(661) 824-2433
100LL
$7.00
Jet A
$7.24

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.69atKIYKInyokern Airport39.3 nmsave $1.31
Jet A$5.80atL71California City Municipal Airport8.6 nmsave $1.44

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Due to rapidly rising terrain and wind turbines west to northwest of the airport, Category C and D and all turbojet aircraft landing runway 8 must remain at or above 4301 feet MSL until commencing base leg turn and at or above 3800 feet MSL until established on a 2.25 nautical mile final.Show FAA
Taxiway F is closed west of taxiway A.Show FAA
Be alert to high speed activity in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runways 12 and 30 have REIL lighting activated. Runways 08/26 and 04/22 have medium intensity runway lighting. Runways 12 and 30 have high intensity runway lighting. Lighting is controlled on the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLFuel is available from 0700 to 1700, Monday through Saturday. For other times, contact airport operations on the CTAF or call 661-824-2434. A fee is charged.Show FAA
A+Fuel is available from 0700 to 1700, Monday through Saturday. For other times, contact airport operations on the CTAF or call 661-824-2434. A fee is charged.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

08/26There is a 300 foot paved overrun at the east end of runway 08/26 and a 300 foot paved overrun at the west end of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

12The PAPI is unusable beyond 2.5 nautical miles on runway 12.Show FAA
12The approach slope is 40 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 12.Show FAA
12There is a wind turbine near runway 12.Show FAA

Other notes

Category C and D and all turbojet aircraft traffic pattern altitude is 4301 feet MSL (1500 feet AGL). Category A and B aircraft traffic pattern altitude is 3801 feet MSL (1000 feet AGL). Helicopter traffic pattern altitude is 3301 feet MSL (500 feet AGL) and use south entry and departure.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KMHV

Answer card

ICAO: KMHV
Name: MOJAVE AIR & SPACE PORT/RUTAN FLD
Location: MOJAVE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 2,801.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,801.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Towered · 0700-1700 MON-FRI
Total runways: 3
Longest runway: 12/30 · 12,503 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 6
Magnetic variation: 14°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 280° at 20 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

KMHV is Mojave Air & Space Port / Rutan Field in Mojave, California. The field elevation is 2,801.3 ft MSL. It has three asphalt runways. The longest is 12,503 ft on 12/30. The airport has a control tower. Tower hours are 0700-1700 Monday through Friday. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published as a single value. Use the published category-specific traffic pattern altitudes. Category A and B aircraft use 3,801 ft MSL. Category C and D aircraft use 4,301 ft MSL. Helicopters use 3,301 ft MSL and use south entry and departure. That matters here because the field sits high. The area has rapidly rising terrain and wind turbines west to northwest of the airport. Runway 8 has a published arrival restriction for Category C and D aircraft and all turbojets. Taxiway F is closed west of Taxiway A.

The on-field FBO is Mojave Air & Space Port at Rutan Field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available from 0700 to 1700 Monday through Saturday. For other times, contact airport operations on CTAF or call the field directly. Runway 12 and 30 lighting includes REIL and high intensity lighting. Runway 08/26 and 04/22 have medium intensity runway lighting. Be alert for high speed activity in the airport area.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMHV for my aircraft category?

Pattern altitude is published by category. Category A and B aircraft use 3,801 ft MSL. Category C and D aircraft use 4,301 ft MSL. Helicopters use 3,301 ft MSL.

What are the tower hours at Mojave Air & Space Port (KMHV)?

The tower is open Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1700. Outside those hours, verify current CTAF procedures with the airport operator before arrival.

Does KMHV have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for KMHV. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file.

What is the longest runway at KMHV?

Runway 12/30 is the longest runway at 12,503 ft asphalt. That length supports a wide range of aircraft. Runway and performance planning still depends on weight, density altitude and wind.

Which FBO is on the field at KMHV?

Mojave Air & Space Port at Rutan Field is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current service details.

Is fuel available after hours at KMHV?

Fuel is published from 0700 to 1700 Monday through Saturday. For other times, contact airport operations on CTAF or call the airport directly.

What should I know about landing runway 08 at KMHV?

There is a published caution for Category C and D aircraft and all turbojets on runway 8 due to rising terrain and wind turbines west to northwest of the airport. Those aircraft must stay at or above 4,301 ft MSL until starting the base turn. Then they must stay at or above 3,800 ft MSL until established on a 2.25 NM final.

Are there any lighting or runway notes I should brief before night ops at KMHV?

Runways 12 and 30 have REIL and high intensity runway lighting. Runways 08/26 and 04/22 have medium intensity runway lighting. Lighting is controlled on CTAF. Brief that before a night arrival.

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