Why are there so many planes in the boneyard?

Most aircraft at boneyards are either kept for storage with some maintenance or have their parts removed for reuse or resale and are then scrapped. Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on aviation demand for aircraft storage increased dramatically in 2020.

Why are planes stored in the Mojave desert?

The Mojave airport is also a storage facility for commercial airliners, due to its vast area and dry, low-humidity desert conditions. Large Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell-Douglas, and Lockheed aircraft owned by major airlines are stored at times at Mojave.

Can you visit the Mojave airplane graveyard?

Mojave Air & Space Port does not offer tours to the public. We do, however, invite you to visit us during the monthly “Plane Crazy Saturdays” to see the airport and get a taste of what Mojave is all about!

Can you buy a retired plane?

Different people can sell you a ‘retired’ aircraft depending upon what you need or want. There are literally thousands of types of aircraft that are available on the resale market, but you have to be specific in what you want or need.

Why do planes fly slower?

It’s called Parallax. When you see a plane high in the sky. It seems to move slow because it is so far away. That same plane flying at the exact same speed at treetop height would blow right past you at a high rate of speed.

What are all the planes in Mojave?

Large Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Lockheed, and Airbus aircraft owned by major airlines are stored at Mojave. Some aircraft reach the end of their useful lifetime and are scrapped at the Mojave aircraft boneyard, while others are refurbished and returned to active service.

What is Mojave Airport used for?

Besides being a general-use public airport, Mojave has three main areas of activity: flight testing, space industry development, and aircraft heavy maintenance and storage.