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    ​By clicking submit, I intend to operate my aircraft for the purposes of safe takeoff and landing at the Kern Valley Airport and the backcountry airstrips we might go into at the event. I agree and understand that doing so is solely at my own risk and expense. I further understand and agree that the backcountry airstrips are not improved airstrips and that any operations from those airstrips are considered unimproved landings/take-off areas. I further agree and understand that I am responsible for evaluating the landing/take-off area and making the determination for myself as to the safety of using the unimproved field for such a purpose.
    I also agree that neither Kern Valley Airport nor any of its employees, representatives, staff, or hosts nor any of the airstrip owners have made any representations as to the safety of using the unimproved backcountry airstrips for operating my aircraft, and my use of the airstrip is being undertaken at my own risk. I alone am responsible for determining whether my aircraft is suitable for operating in and out of these unimproved airstrips. I further agree and understand that fly-in hosts or airstrip owners may place cones or other boundary or signaling devices at the respective airstrips and that any reliance upon the same for safety is taken at my own risk, and that neither the fly-in hosts or airstrip owners is responsible for the same.
    I hereby waive and release Kern Valley Airport nor any of its employees, representatives, staff, or hosts nor any of the airstrip owners from any liability for any damages of any kind including, but not limited to, property damage, bodily injury, and death in any way related to the operation of my aircraft on the Kern Valley Airport or any of the unimproved airstrips the fly-in hosts take me to.  ​
The Kern Valley Airport and friends welcome you to the Kern Valley Airport 2018 Annual Backcountry Fly-in/Campout located on the Kern River and Lake Isabella in the beautiful southern Sierra Nevada mountains of Southern California. Bring your planes and your friends & families as we have river and camping activities for all ages.
Launching from the airport campground Saturday and Sunday morning, we will be leading some airstrip fly-outs around the high sierras and the high desert areas.  

Breakfast and lunch is available at the airport café or bring your own. Dinner Friday night is at the Kern River Brewing Company (a small bike ride, shuttle ride, or nice walk into town), and a catered CASH ONLY Tri-Tip BBQ with all the fixin's will be held at the airport campground Saturday night.  

Plenty of airplane camping is available at our airport campground with bonfire pits, free firewood, and basic hot shower/toilets. Reservations aren't necessary but please pay for your airplane campsite use ($20/night) here.

PLEASE RSVP SO WE KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE TO EXPECT AND FEED.

Questions?: call Anthony 949-312-8782 or Rick (661) 345-7755

The itinerary, list of available activities, list of discounted in-town lodging, camping details, food details, and nearest fuel details are all listed in the menu below...
ITINERARY
Fri Sept 28
  • 3pm: Event officially begins (feel free to come earlier for good setup spots!)
  • 6pm: Rides and dinner in town at the Kern River Brewing Company
  • 9pm: Group campsite bonfire, smores, and tall tales...
Sat Sept 24
  • Morning: Briefing and fly-outs to local backcountry strips
  • 6pm: Campsite catered $15 tri-tip BBQ
  • 9pm: Group campsite bonfire, smores, and tall tales...
Sun Sept 24
  • Morning: Briefing and fly-outs to local backcountry strips
  • 3pm: Event officially ends (feel free to stay longer if you'd like!)
WHAT TO DO
  • Explore Kern River adjacent to airport campground
    • Innertube/raft/kayak from town down to airport campground
    • Fishing
  • Campground bonfires
  • Horseshoes at cafe
  • Explore town just a small bike ride or nice walk (less than 3 miles) (courtesy bicycles available at airport - see manager)
  • ​Fly your plane out to check out the gorgeous Sierra Nevadas
DISCOUNTED IN-TOWN LODGING
LODGING WITH SPECIAL KERN VALLEY AIRPORT FLY-IN EVENT DISCOUNTS:
CAMPING
We have great camping on the airport, over an acre of grass, bonfire pits, bath facilities, picnic tables, water spigots, and you are welcome to park your airplane on the grass border or on the adjacent paved parking area. Camping is $20/night/plane. ​

KVA Camping fee per night/per plane

$20.00

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FOOD
  • Breakfast and lunch is available at the airport café.  Otherwise, bring your own food to cook :)
  • Dinner Friday night (Sept 28th) is a shuttle ride into town for dinner at the Kern River Brewing Company.
  • Dinner Sat, Sept 29th is our famous Tri-Tip BBQ cart catered by our local Sierra Vista Restaurant.  Guaranteed to please!
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KVA Fly-In Saturday night TriTip BBQ ticket

$15.00
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NEAREST FUEL
  • KPTV - Porterville Municipal Airport (36 nm NW)
  • L45 - Bakersfield Airport (37 nm SW)
  • KMIT - Shafter Airport-Minter Field (40 nm E)
  • KTSP – Tehachapi (36 nm S)
  • KIYK - Inyokern Airport (29 nm E)
  • A SMALL amount of emergency fuel will be available in jerry cans at the fly-in
We now have HOT SHOWERS at the airplane campground ↓↓

KVA Camping fee per night/per plane

$20.00

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September 22-24, 2017 Kern Valley Airport Fall 2017 Backcountry Fly-In photos

May 5-7, 2017 Kern Valley Airport Spring 2017 Backcountry Fly-In photos

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