Hesperia Airport (L26) — Hesperia, California
Hesperia Airport, identified by the FAA location identifier L26 and listed under facility ID 27629, is a public-use general aviation airport located in the high desert city of Hesperia, San Bernardino County, California. Situated at an elevation of approximately 3,380 feet above mean sea level, this airport serves the aviation needs of the Victor Valley region and the broader Inland Empire high desert communities.
The airport features a single runway — Runway 4/22 — measuring approximately 3,900 feet in length, suitable for light single-engine and twin-engine piston aircraft. The runway surface is asphalt and maintained for visual flight rules (VFR) operations. Hesperia Airport does not currently have a control tower, and operations are conducted on a common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) to ensure safe coordination among pilots operating in the area.
Hesperia sits along the I-15 corridor at roughly 3,200 feet elevation in the Mojave Desert foothills, making Hesperia Airport a density altitude consideration for pilots, particularly during hot summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 100°F. Pilots operating out of L26 are advised to perform careful weight-and-balance and density altitude calculations before departure, as high-elevation desert conditions can significantly reduce aircraft performance.
The airport is operated by the City of Hesperia and serves local flight training, recreational flying, and business aviation. Several fixed-base operators (FBOs) and flight schools have historically used the airport to offer instruction to student pilots in the Victor Valley area. The relatively uncongested airspace around Hesperia makes it an attractive destination for cross-country training flights originating from the Los Angeles Basin.
Nearby general aviation airports serving the region include Apple Valley Airport (APV), located approximately 10 miles to the east in Apple Valley, which offers a longer runway and additional services. Victorville Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV), about 15 miles northeast, handles larger cargo and military operations. For commercial service, travelers from Hesperia typically use Ontario International Airport (ONT), roughly 40 miles to the southwest, or Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), approximately 80 miles away via the I-15 and I-10 freeways.
The surrounding high desert terrain presents unique flying conditions. Pilots should be aware of rotor turbulence near the San Gabriel Mountains to the south, and thermal activity is common on warm afternoons. The airport lies within the Southern California TRACON (SCT) airspace structure, and pilots should monitor appropriate frequencies when transitioning through Class B and Class C airspace in the region.
Hesperia Airport plays a meaningful role in the local community by supporting emergency medical evacuation staging, aerial firefighting coordination during wildfire season, and law enforcement aviation activities across San Bernardino County. The high desert region is particularly prone to wildfire risk, and general aviation airports like Hesperia provide critical infrastructure for air attack base support.
For pilots planning a visit to Hesperia Airport (L26), fuel availability and services should be confirmed in advance, as amenities at smaller general aviation airports can vary. Current NOTAMs, weather observations, and AWOS data for the area are available through standard preflight briefing resources including 1800wxbrief.com and ForeFlight. The airport's coordinates place it at approximately 34.39°N, 117.33°W, and it is depicted on the Los Angeles Sectional Aeronautical Chart.
Hesperia Airport Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Hesperia, California.
| Name | Hesperia Airport |
| Address | 7070 Summit Valley Road, Hesperia CA 92345 Map |
| Phone | (760) 947-0807 |
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