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Southern California Logistics Airport, Cargo airport in Victorville, California, United States.

Southern California Logistics Airport spans 2,300 acres with two runways, including one measuring 13,051 feet suitable for international jet transports.

The facility operated as George Air Force Base from 1941 to 1992, serving as a United States Air Force flight training center during World War II.

The airport grounds have provided filming locations for multiple motion pictures including Twister, Contact, and Ocean's Eleven, representing desert aviation settings.

The airport maintains a 24-hour U.S. Customs service and connects to major highways, facilitating efficient cargo distribution throughout Southern California.

The facility stores hundreds of commercial aircraft in its desert location, including retired Boeing 747s and temporary pandemic-related parking for international carriers.

Location: California

Official opening: 1941

Elevation above the sea: 879 m

Operator: United States Air Force

Website: https://victorvilleca.gov/government/city-departments/airport

GPS coordinates: 34.59750,-117.38306

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59

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