Palmdale Regional Airport is a proposed airport project in Palmdale, California, not a confirmed commercial airport for planning a trip to Boron. Boron is about 35.5 miles from Boron Motel, which offers rooms in Boron. The available route estimate is for driving between Palmdale and Boron, while public transit connections require separate planning.
- Airport status: The City of Palmdale describes it as a future project.
- Proposed location: Southeast of Avenue M and Sierra Highway, adjacent to Air Force Plant 42.
- Drive: Palmdale to Boron is estimated at 65.4 miles and 1 hour 7 minutes; this is not an airport-to-Boron journey time.
- Transit connection: Kern Transit Route 240 serves Boron and operates Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Where Palmdale Regional Airport is
Palmdale Regional Airport is a planned project beside Air Force Plant 42, rather than an operating commercial airport confirmed for passenger arrivals.
The City of Palmdale describes the proposed site as southeast of Avenue M and Sierra Highway, on 600 acres owned by the city. State Route 14 is about three miles west of the proposed airport and provides regional access.
The city says the project could potentially bring commercial air service back to the Antelope Valley, but gives no service start date. If your plans depend on flying into Palmdale, verify that commercial service is operating before arranging the rest of your journey.
How do you get from Palmdale to Boron?
For a drive, Palmdale and Boron are estimated to be 65.4 miles apart, with a journey time of 1 hour 7 minutes. That figure is for Palmdale to Boron, not a verified trip from the proposed airport site, so allow for the difference when planning your route.
A local overview of Boron, California and its practical town details can help you plan what to do once you arrive.
Rental cars and other transport options
Don’t assume you can pick up a rental car at Palmdale Regional Airport: the city describes the airport as a future project, and an older planning document reported no airport rental-car facilities at the time it was prepared. For current transport and service arrangements, check the official site before you go, including City of Palmdale and Kern Transit information.
Kern Transit Route 240 connects Mojave, North Edwards, and Boron on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Route 230, Route 250, and Mojave Dial-A-Ride are identified as connections associated with Route 240.
This does not establish a direct airport-to-Boron bus, so confirm how you would connect from Palmdale before relying on transit. The operator says a dash in its timetable means there is no timed stop; coordinate a request stop with the driver or call 800-323-2396.
For a trip involving Edwards Air Force Base, review the visitor access details for Edwards Air Force Base separately; its access arrangements are not the same as airport transportation.
What to confirm before arrival
Before setting out, confirm whether Palmdale Regional Airport has begun commercial service, whether a rental car is available, and whether your planned transit connections run on your travel day. Route 240 operates only on its stated weekdays, and its connection information does not confirm service from the proposed airport itself.
If you are considering a drive, treat the 1 hour 7 minute figure as an estimate between Palmdale and Boron rather than a guaranteed airport transfer time. Check current route and service details with the relevant operator before you travel.
FAQs
Is Palmdale Regional Airport open for commercial flights?
The City of Palmdale describes it as a future airport project intended to potentially bring commercial service back to the Antelope Valley. It does not give a service start date.
How far is Boron from Palmdale?
The estimated distance between Palmdale and Boron is 65.4 miles, with a stated driving time of 1 hour 7 minutes. It is not an airport-specific journey estimate.
Does a bus connect Palmdale Regional Airport and Boron?
No direct airport-to-Boron service is established by the available route details. Kern Transit Route 240 serves Boron and connects Mojave and North Edwards, but you should confirm how to reach its route from Palmdale.