Rail and Air Services


The County of San Bernardino is strategically located at the heart of the vibrant Southern California marketplace. A strength of the County is its rich transportation network that combines airports, railroads, seaports, and roadways.  The strategic location, available land, and relatively affordable industrial space make the County an attractive location for business and more specifically trade-related operations. The region serves as a critical link in the global supply chain for many international businesses.  It is also the best location for companies looking for a regional distribution hub to serve the southwestern U.S.

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handle more than 60 percent of all container traffic on the West Coast. Together, they rank fifth in the world behind Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzen.

The Inland Empire is linked directly to the seaports by a significant rail and freeway infrastructure, including the main lines for both the BNSF and Union Pacific railroads. The highway system includes two of the nation’s most important interstate highways, Interstate 10 and Interstate 15, which link Southern California to the Western U.S. and national business centers across the country. Locally, Highways 210, 60 and Interstate 40 also connect the Inland Empire with the region and western U.S.

The County has a lucrative resource of private, passenger, and cargo airports including LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT). LA/Ontario is the United Parcel Service's (UPS) Western Region hub for both air and trucking operations within a 13-state region. In addition to serving intra-regional traffic, the hub links to UPS's global hub in Louisville and serves as in international gateway for UPS' cargo flights to and from China.

Map of Southern California Logistics Corridors (PDF) -- shows key highways, railroad lines, airports, seaports.


Rail Service

Locally, rail freight services are provided Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Union Pacific (UP).  Railroads led to the early developments of this County and continue to be a major part of the local economy.  Please check out the information fro the two railroads for more information:
To access non-containerized rail service, you need to utilize a transloader.  Please check out the map of local transloaders for more information.

Passenger rail service is provided by Metrolink, which is operated by the Southern California Railroad Authority (SCRRA).  Metrolink's regional heavy-rail service connects San Bernardino Valley communities with the rest of Southern California, and  to the rest of the nation through its connection to Amtrak's long-distance services.  Its connection with MetroRail in Los Angeles County also allows for convenient connections to Metro's light-rail services.

Air Service

The County of San Bernardino has a impressive collection of airports serving cargo, passenger, and private markets that provide businesses cost-effective and time-efficient alternatives to other regional business centers.

LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ONT) is a medium-hub, full-service airport with commercial jet service to major U.S. cities and through service to many international destinations.  ONT is located in the City of Ontario, approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California.  Situated near the intersection of two major interstate highways, ONT is also the center of a rapidly developing freight movement system that includes the airport, two railroads, four major freeways, and an expanding network of freight forwarders.  ONT’s more than 220 daily flights provide service to major cities in the U.S.
Elevation:  925’ MSL
Runways:
  Runway 8L/26R:  12,197’ x 150’
 Runway 8R/26L:  10,200’ x 150’
Tiedowns:  Yes
Hangars:  Yes
Café/food:  Auto Club Speedway Café, located in terminal 4
 (909) 975-8008
Fuel available:
 100LL, Jet-A
FBOs:  Guardian Jet Center (909) 605-6366
 Atlantic Aviation (909) 390-2370
Website
  www.lawa.org


SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SBIA, airport code: SBD) is comprised of two separately governed joint powers authorities; namely the Inland Valley Development Agency (IVDA) and the San Bernardino International Airport Authority (SBIAA) to oversee the redevelopment and reuse of the former Norton Air Force Base to civilian and commercial use. The overall objectives of both agencies are to replace the jobs lost in the community when the base closed, improve the infrastructure, landscape, and aesthetics of the local and surrounding areas, and promote economic and aviation related activities to increase the tax base of the region.  The San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) allows for Stage 2 aircraft and has over 60,000 annual flight operations comprised mainly of charter, corporate and general aviation users. The Airport has recently completed a redesigned Passenger Terminal Facility in anticipation of future passenger airlines services.

Elevation:  1,159’ MSL
Runways:
  Runway 6/24:  10,000’ x 200’
Tiedowns:  Yes
Hangars:  Yes
Café/food:  Airport Express Café (909) 382-2266
Fuel available:
 100LL, Jet-A
FBO:  SBD FBO Services (909) 382-0101
Website:
 www.sbdairport.com
 Million Air


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS AIRPORT (SCLA, airport code: VCV) is a 2,500-acre world-class aviation and air cargo facility serving international and domestic needs.  The airport can accommodate all current-flying commercial and military aircraft with a 24-hour per day tower operation and emergency response capabilities comparable to the world’s largest airports.  SCLA offers 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operations with onsite U.S. Customs.  It has been designated a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #243) and a Local Agency Military Base Recovery Act (LAMBRA) Zone by the federal government.

Elevation:  2,885’ MSL
Runways:
  Runway 17/35:  15,050’ x 150’
 Runway   3/21:    9,138’ x 150’
Tiedowns:  Yes
Hangars:  Yes
Café/food:  Jet-a-way café   (760) 246-7794
Fuel available:
 100LL, Jet-A
Website:
 www.logisticsairport.com


The following are the six County-owned general aviation airports.  For more information on them, please visit the San Bernardino County Department of Airports website or the Google Maps-based County airport info page.

APPLE VALLEY AIRPORT, is the gem of the county’s high desert, located in the town of Apple Valley – an area which has seen explosive growth in the last decade.  Built in 1970, it is the gateway to the Victor Valley region and offers a year-round VFR.  Flying services available at Apple Valley Airport include fuel, food, maintenance, charters, rentals, and flight training.

Elevation:  3059’ MSL
Runways:
  Runway 18/36:  6500’ x 150’
 Runway   8/26:  4100’ x   60’
Tiedowns:  Yes
Hangars:  Yes
Café/food:  Leonard’s Café, located in terminal building  (760) 240-1888
Fuel available:
 80 Octane, 100LL, Jet-A
Website:
www.sbcounty.gov/airports/airports/apv/default.aspx


BAKER AIRPORT, located at the entrance to Death Valley, is an emergency airfield, as well as a strategic location for flying parts in for trucks that have broken down while traversing the freeway to and from Las Vegas, Nevada.  Though the airport is unattended and offers no services, it is conveniently located only three miles from the desert city of Baker.

Elevation:  922’ MSL
Runways:
  Runway 15/33:  3157’ x 50’
Website:
 www.sbcounty.gov/airports/airports/bak/default.aspx


BARSTOW-DAGGETT AIRPORT is located in the desert area near the city of Barstow, on the route between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.  Built in 1933 as a CAA Beacon Site, it is the oldest of the county airports and was formerly owned at different times by both the US Marine Corps and the US Army, as well as the CAA.  Fly into Barstow-Daggett and experience history!

Elevation:  1927’ MSL
Runways:
  Runway 08/26:  6400’ x 150’
 Runway 04/22:  5119’ x 100’
Tiedowns:  Yes
Café/food:  Snacks through FBO
Fuel available:
 100LL, Jet-A
FBO:  Daggett Aviation (619) 254-2542
Website:
 www.sbcounty.gov/airports/airports/bar/default.aspx


CHINO AIRPORT is the largest airport operated by the County Airports Department and is also classified a Reliever Airport, due to its proximity to LA/Ontario International Airport and John Wayne Airport.  Chino Airport is located in the booming Inland Empire region, one of the country’s fastest growing metropolitan areas.  This airport is currently the site of several improvement and expansion projects and promises to assume an increasingly important role in meeting the flying needs of the bustling region it serves.  Chino is unique in that it boasts all the amenities of the Inland Empire region and the neighboring metropolis of Los Angeles, while maintaining a quaint rural flavor of its own.  The airport is a “Warbird Haven” and houses some 900+ aircraft.  Fuel is available at Chino 24 hours per day.  Chino is home to the Planes of Fame museum and Flo’s Café.

Elevation:  650’ MSL
Runways:
  Runway      3/21:  6032’ x 150’
 Runway 8L/26R:  4856’ x 150’
 Runway 8R/26L:  7000’ x 150’
Tiedowns:  Yes
Hangars:  Yes
Café/food:  Flo’s Café, (909) 597-3416
Fuel available:
 100LL, Jet-A
FBO:  SBD FBO Services (909) 382-0101
Website:
 www.sbcounty.gov/chinoairport/default.aspx


NEEDLES AIRPORT is located in eastern San Bernardino County and was constructed originally to support cross-country TWA flights.  The Needles Airport offers maintenance, fuel, and pilot supplies to aviators through its FBO, Paradice Aviation.

Elevation:  983’ MSL
Runways:
  Runway  11/29:  5005’ x 150’
 Runway  02/20:  4802’ x 150’
Tiedowns:  Yes
Hangars:  Yes
Café/food:  FBO snacks available
Fuel available:
 100LL
FBO:  Paradice Aviation, (760) 326-5263
Website:
 www.sbcounty.gov/airports/airports/nee/directory.aspx


TWENTYNINE PALMS AIRPORT, near the picturesque city of Twentynine Palms, California, is the closest airport to the entrance of the fabulous Joshua Tree National Park.  The airport was built in 1940 and served as an auxiliary glider airport during World War II.

Elevation:  1905’ MSL
Runways:
  Runway 17/35:  3800’ x 50’
 Runway 08/26:  5531’ x 75’
Tiedowns:  Yes
Café/food:  FBO snacks available
Fuel available:
 100LL
FBO:  County, (760) 361-8548
Website:
 www.sbcounty.gov/airports/airports/tnp/default.aspx