Location:
The Blythe Airport is seven miles west of Blythe, in Riverside County, California. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011-2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility.
Airport information:
Blythe Airport has two runways:
- RWY 8/26 - 6,562 ft. long, 150 ft. wide.
- RWY 17/35 – 5,802 ft. long, 100 ft. wide.
Community:
- Blythe is a stopover city with full services for travelers between any of the nearby regions, in particular the major cities of Los Angeles and Phoenix, since it is approximately midway between those two metropolitan areas.
- The area is popular with campers, hikers and has six parks, seven campgrounds, seven R.V. parks, 3 boat ramps onto the Colorado River, and an 18-hole public golf course.
- Blythe hosts the Blythe Blue Grass Festival annually.
Fixed Based Operators (FBO):
- Patton Aviation (Hangar & Tie Down rentals, maintenance and fuel service)