Big Bear City Airport
KL35, Big Bear, CA
- Longest runway
- 8/26 (5,850 ft)
About 10 minutes to Big Bear Lake
Big Bear City airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Big Bear Lake
Big Bear City Airport is about 10 minutes from Big Bear Lake, with a runway at about 6,750 feet.
- Main airport
- L35 / KL35
- Elevation
- 6,752 ft
- Longest runway
- 8/26 (5,850 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Big Bear Lake
The runway is 5,850 feet. Altitude limits aircraft performance, especially in summer. Ontario is about 90 minutes away by car.
Skiing and summer lake weekends bring Southern California visitors.
Big Bear Lake Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Ontario International Airport
KONT, Ontario, CA
- Longest runway
- 08L/26R (12,197 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 35 miles to downtown Los Angeles; convenient for the Inland Empire
Ontario International airport guideBefore You Book Big Bear Lake
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Altitude
Light jets and turboprops are the best fit.
Mountain Roads
Roads can close in winter storms; flying in avoids them.
When Demand Peaks in Big Bear Lake
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Winter
- Ski season at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain.
- Summer
- Lake season.
Flight Times and Prices to Big Bear Lake
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to L35 for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,364 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 20 min$48,500–$74,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 93 mi | 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,249 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$46,000–$70,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,154 mi | 3 hr 5 min$13,500–$19,500 | 2 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,658 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,000 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,302 mi | 3 hr 25 min$14,900–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$18,000–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 386 mi | 1 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 159 mi | 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Big Bear Lake
Turboprops and light jets fly from Southern California and Las Vegas.
Big Bear Lake Private Jet Questions
Can private jets land in Big Bear?
Yes, light jets and turboprops use Big Bear City Airport (L35).
How long is a flight from Las Vegas to Big Bear?
About 45 min in a light jet.
