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General William J. Fox Airfield (WJF)
Overview
Location
4725 William J Barnes Ave
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 940-1709
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Introduction
General William J. Fox Airfield is located in the City of Lancaster, approximately 75 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles, with convenient access to the Antelope Valley 14 Freeway. The airport encompasses 1,217 acres—the largest footprint of the five County airports—and facilitates more than 49,000 takeoffs and landings each year on its 7,201-foot asphalt runway. The airport was originally constructed by LA County and opened for business in 1959. It primarily serves the City of Lancaster, the Antelope Valley, and the greater Los Angeles area. It is publicly available to general aviation aircraft 24 hours a day, seven days per week, and is home to nearly 200 based aircraft, a restaurant, and several aviation-related businesses. Additionally, the airport serves as a base for the U.S. Department of Forestry’s local air tanker program and has light cargo operations.
Current Airport Events / Activities / Opportunities
LA County airports host and support—along with aviation, non-profit, and community partners—various events that are open to the general public. These include static aircraft displays, fly-ins, air races, air shows, and open houses. Opportunities for youth to explore aviation careers are also available.
Visit our Events and Activities Calendar to learn about upcoming public events, activities, and opportunities at our airports.
Additionally, airport tours and off-airport visits are provided to local schools, youth organizations—such as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and civic groups that want to learn more about our airports specifically, and aviation in general.
Contact the airport manager at one of our five airports to schedule an on- or off-airport visit for your group.
Community Information
General William J. Fox Airfield offers various facilities, services, opportunities, events, and activities available to local communities and their residents.
Airport Facilities
- Aircraft viewing area
- Conference and meeting facilities
- Restaurant
- Event spaces
Airport Services
- Flight training
- Aircraft charter
- Aerial sightseeing tours
- Airport tours
- Presentations for local school career days
- Partnerships with local organizations to facilitate community programs (recycling, hazardous waste collection, food and clothing drives, vaccination sites, cooling centers, etc.)
Non-Profit and Other Aviation Organizations
- Fox Field Airport Association
- Antelope Valley College
- The Ninety-Nines, Inc.
General Links
Airport Events and Activities
Visit the Events and Activities webpage to learn more about upcoming public events at the airports and how to request a tour of the airports.
Pilot Resources
Airport Overview
General William J. Fox Airfield features a contract air traffic control tower, a 7,201-foot by 150-foot asphalt runway (6/24) and has ample capacity to safely and efficiently accommodate a wide range of fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft.
The airport offers nearby access to various destinations, including:
- BMO Stadium (81 miles)
- Crypto.com Arena (69 miles)
- Diamond Jim’s Casino (12 miles)
- Dodger Stadium (66 miles)
- Edwards Air Force Base (31 miles)
- Los Angeles Convention Center (71 mile)
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (81 miles)
- Palmdale Regional Airport (18 miles)
- Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park (40 miles)
- SoFi Stadium (79 miles)
Products and Services
- Aviation fuel
- Aircraft maintenance
- Aircraft flight training
- Aircraft rental
- Pilot lounge and flight planning facilities
- Restaurant
- Transient (visitor) aircraft parking
Noise Abatement Program
LA County airports are surrounded by noise-sensitive residential and commercial areas. As such, each airport endeavors to be an asset, not a nuisance, to their respective local communities. In order to help mitigate potential negative impacts from aircraft operations and enhance compatibility with the surrounding communities, the Department of Public Works maintains a proactive noise-mitigation program with requested visual flight rules (VFR) flight paths, operational restrictions, and limited activities during certain hours of the day.
Pilots should be aware that LA County airports‘ neighbors—residents, business owners, visitors, and wildlife—are sensitive to aircraft noise. Airports’ staff ask that pilots follow these noise abatement procedures—only when practical and consistent with the safe operation of aircraft—to protect the quality of life for LA County community members:
- North traffic pattern.
- Right traffic Runway 24.
Disclaimer: The above noise abatement procedures should only be used for flight planning. Pilots should read back and follow all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control instructions.
Useful Links
The following resources provide general information pertaining to airport operations:
- Airport Facility Directory (AFD)
- AirNav Website
- Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) and Temporary Flight Restrictions TFRs)
Fuel Availability and Pricing
The following aviation fuel services are available. Please contact the fuel providers for current prices.
MH Aviation
- Full- and self-service Avgas (100LL)
- Full-service Jet A
- Contact: (661) 948-7779
Hangar and Tie-Down Rental Information
Please contact the General William J. Fox Airfield – Airport Manager’s Office at (661) 940-1709 for more information on available tie-downs, hangar space and end-room storage.
Tenant Resources
Commercial Café
Tenants have access to Commercial Café, an online portal through which they can submit lease/license payments, read announcements, and place requests for maintenance. All online payment transactions are secure and meet the Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards. Click the button below to access the Airport Tenant Portal.
Airport Administration Contacts
4725 William J Barnes Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93536
Adam Sikorski, Airport Manager
asikorski@dpw.lacounty.gov
Airport Office (661) 940-1709
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Airport Businesses
Airport Businesses and Service Providers
| Business | Description | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley College | Airframe and Powerplant Program | (661) 722-6300 |
| Barnes Aviation | Aircraft Maintenance / Flight Training | (661) 948-4048 |
| Exodus Air Services | Aircraft Maintenance | (661) 942-6489 |
| Fox Hangar, LLC | Aircraft Storage | (323) 262-8484 |
| Foxy’s Landing Cafe | Diner / Restaurant | (661) 942-6489 |
| High Desert Avionics | Aircraft Avionics | (661) 949-8300 |
| Land Sea Air Leasing Corporation | Aircraft Storage | (661) 803-5921 |
| MH Aviation Inc. | Aircraft Maintenance / Flight Training / Rental and Sales | (661) 948-7779 |
| MH Fuels | Aircraft Fueling Services (100LL & Jet A) | (661) 499-5493 |
| The Aero Center | Aircraft Maintenance | (209) 885-6950 |
General Business Information
For additional information about the airport’s business rules and regulations, please visit the LA County Airports Business Resources page.
Minimum Standards and Permits
View General William J. Fox Airfield’s minimum standards and permits document.
Brief History
General Wm. J. Fox Airfield was constructed by the County of Los Angeles in 1959 at the behest of Brigadier General William J. Fox, a Marine Corps officer and the County’s first engineer and urban planner. The airport was developed to support the region’s growing aviation needs alongside the expanding military operations at what is now U.S. Air Force Plant 42.
Over the years, the airport has played an integral role in supporting the Antelope Valley’s emergence as the “Aerospace Valley.” The airport has hosted numerous air shows drawing in thousands of people over the two-day event, and in the late 1950s and 1960s provided passenger service to regional destinations including Los Angeles, Ontario, Burbank, Las Vegas, and San Diego. An FAA Airport Traffic Control Tower was commissioned in 1975, and continued investment has supported the construction of hangars, aircraft storage areas, and ongoing runway and taxiway improvements.
Today, General Wm. J. Fox Airfield is a thriving general aviation airport, facilitating over 70,000 aircraft takeoffs and landings during 2025. It plays a critical role in regional and statewide aerial wildfire operations, regularly supporting large air tankers, CAL FIRE, and U.S. Forest Service aircraft through its on-site U.S. Forest Service Air Tanker Base, as well as helicopter firefighting operations and supports numerous aviation businesses for aircraft maintenance and avionics, flight training, and the Antelope Valley College’s Airframe and Powerplant program. With an Airport Traffic Control Tower operating daily, state-of-the art navigational aids, and an advanced weather reporting Automated Surface (weather) Observing System (ASOS), the airport safely and efficiently accommodates a wide range of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft ranging from small two-seat, single-engine propeller aircraft up to much larger and higher capacity turbo-prop and jet aircraft.
Overall, the airport plays a vital role in the nation’s integrated system of airports and is an asset to the local communities, serving the diverse constituents of the Antelope Valley and the broader County of Los Angeles.
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