Mojave Air and Space Port at Rutan Field

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Mojave Air and Space Port at Rutan Field, Civilian aerospace research facility in Mojave Desert, California, United States.

Mojave Air and Space Port at Rutan Field is an airport and spaceport in southwestern California. The runways and terminals are designed for prototype testing and spaceflight experiments.

The military used the site in the 1940s during the war years. Later, private aerospace companies took over the grounds for development testing.

Public events at the site document test flights and maiden voyages through photographs and plaques in display areas. Visitors can view aircraft up close during guided tours when no flights are scheduled.

Visits happen by appointment since the grounds are operational. Open areas sit away from the test strips, where you can watch the vehicles from a safe distance.

A spacecraft launched here in 2004 carrying private individuals into space for the first time. The success opened a new era for nongovernmental spaceflight projects.

Location: California

Official opening: 1935

Operator: Kern County, California

Website: https://mojaveairport.com

GPS coordinates: 35.05940,-118.15200

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:00

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