Mojave Air & Space Port (KMHV)
Medium airport · Mojave, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mojave Air & Space Port |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMHV |
| IATA | MHV |
| Elevation | 2,801 ft (854 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°3'23" W 118°8'43" 35.05639, -118.14534 |
| Location | Mojave, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,747 ft (1447 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
| 08/26 | 7,049 ft (2149 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 12,503 ft (3811 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
Mojave Air & Space Port at a glance
Mojave Air & Space Port is a medium airport in Mojave, California, United States, known to airline systems as MHV. The field elevation of 2,801 ft (854 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMHV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 12,503 ft (3811 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMHV shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mojave Air & Space Port
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| California City Municipal Airport | KL71 | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Edwards Air Force Base | KEDW | 29 km (16 NM) |
| General William J Fox Airfield | KWJF | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport | KPMD | 48 km (26 NM) |
| China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport | KNID | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mojave Air & Space Port
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,801 ft field elevation of Mojave Air & Space Port can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mojave Air & Space Port
What is the ICAO code of Mojave Air & Space Port?
The ICAO identifier of Mojave Air & Space Port is KMHV, and its IATA code is MHV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mojave Air & Space Port above sea level?
Mojave Air & Space Port sits at an elevation of 2,801 feet (854 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mojave Air & Space Port located?
The airport lies at 35.0564, -118.1453 — in Mojave, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is California City Municipal Airport, about 16 km away.
Does KMHV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMHV appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mojave Air & Space Port?
Mojave Air & Space Port has 3 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 12,503 ft (3811 m) with a PEM surface.