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"“A much-needed grant for help with return of air service to the Inyokern Airport has been approved.
Mokulele Airlines sent us a letter on June 23 stating they want to start offering service, starting with three flights a day from here to Los Angeles International Airport,” he said.
Seymour said was “stoked” about the return of air service.
“When we lost air service in 2013, we were all really disappointed,” he said. “We knew it wouldn’t be easy to bring it back, but now it looks like we’re on on our way back.”
Indian Wells Valley Airport District Vice President Steve Morgan said he was also pleased to learn of the grant."
Source: Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Now this brings back some fond memories from the old E120 days. Trying to fly IFR into there through the China Lake "corridors" and time windows. Constant no-joke severe turbulence during descent into 40 knot winds and trying to complete the 1 mile circling approach to RWY20 and not getting yelled at by Joshua approach for penetrating R-2505, all the while airport going in and out of sight with the blowing dust. Tumbleweeds pummeling the aircraft on the runway after basically crash landing in the hellacious winds and then seeing a couple race-cars on the short runway. Then follow up with a 20 minute van ride to Ridgecrest and the Carriage Inn for the overnight, complete with green shag carpet and duck wallpaper in the bathrooms. Ahhhh the glory......have fun with this one!