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Bicycle Lake Army Air Field
Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States
Bicycle Lake Army Air Field
Military airfield serving the National Training Center at Fort Irwin.
- ›Bicycle Lake AAF is the primary airfield for the U.S. Army National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin.
- ›The airfield is named after Bicycle Lake, a dry lake bed located on the installation.
- ›It supports both rotary-wing and fixed-wing military aircraft operations.
- ›The airfield is restricted to military and authorized government use; no commercial service is available.
- ›Fort Irwin and its airfield sit within the Mojave Desert, presenting unique training and operational conditions.
Bicycle Lake Army Air Field is a United States Army airfield located at Fort Irwin National Training Center in the Mojave Desert near Barstow, California. It serves as the primary aviation facility supporting military training operations at one of the Army's premier combat training installations. The airfield is not open to civilian commercial traffic and operates exclusively in support of military personnel and mission requirements.
- Military Terminal — A single military passenger terminal serving authorized personnel traveling on official orders to and from Fort Irwin.
- Military shuttle buses between airfield and Fort Irwin base facilities
- Government vehicle transportation for authorized personnel
- Privately owned vehicles with base access authorization
- Taxi and rideshare services from nearby Barstow (approximately 37 miles)
- Holiday Inn Express Barstow
- Ramada by Wyndham Barstow
- Idle Spurs Steakhouse & Inn Barstow
- Motel 6 Barstow
On-base dining is available through Army dining facilities (DFACs) for authorized military personnel and contractors. The nearest commercial dining options are found in Barstow, roughly 37 miles away, where standard fast-food chains and local restaurants are available along the I-15 corridor.
- Access to Bicycle Lake AAF requires valid military ID or authorized visitor credentials — coordinate base access well in advance.
- The Mojave Desert climate is extreme; carry water and expect temperatures exceeding 100°F in summer months.
- Barstow serves as the nearest civilian hub for hotels, fuel, and services before heading to Fort Irwin.
- Cell coverage can be limited in and around Fort Irwin; download offline maps before traveling to the installation.
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