Definition
Lost Hills Airport is a public‑use airport situated near the community of Lost Hills in Kern County, California, United States.
Overview
The facility provides general‑aviation services to the surrounding area, which is dominated by oil‑field activity. It is owned and operated by Kern County and is classified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a regional reliever airport that supports private, corporate, and occasional charter flights.
Etymology/Origin
The airport derives its name from the nearby Lost Hills region, itself named for the low, isolated hills that appear “lost” on the otherwise flat terrain of the southern San Joaquin Valley. The name is also associated with the Lost Hills Oil Field, a major petroleum‑production area that has influenced the development of local infrastructure, including the airport.
Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| FAA identifier | O37 |
| Location | Approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) north of Lost Hills, Kern County, California |
| Elevation | Approximately 377 ft (115 m) above mean sea level |
| Runway | One runway, designated 12/30, with an asphalt surface; length reported to be about 4,200 ft (1,280 m) |
| Operations | Primarily general‑aviation traffic; supports oil‑field transport, private aircraft, and occasional air‑taxi services |
| Facilities | Limited terminal building and aircraft parking aprons; no scheduled commercial airline service |
Related Topics
- Kern County Airports – includes other regional facilities such as Bakersfield Municipal Airport (BFL) and Meadows Field (BFL).
- Lost Hills Oil Field – a major petroleum‑production area whose operations influence local transportation needs.
- General Aviation in California – the broader context of non‑commercial aviation activities across the state.
Note: All factual information presented is based on publicly available FAA data and regional aviation records.