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Visiting large boneyards in the western u.s..

Located in Arizona, California and New Mexico are seven major airplane boneyards, each in dry, low-humidity desert environments and offering long runways and extensive storage areas.

Virtually all airplane boneyards and storage facilities are limited access sites.

Boneyards typically do not allow visitors and do not provide tours.

We encourage potential visitors to check with individual sites to learn about access policies and tours.

Shown below is a list of these boneyard facilities ... click the facility name for visitor & tour information.

As always, we recommend obeying all warning signs and avoiding restricted areas.

Boneyard Tours of the Davis-Monthan AFB AMARG Facility in Tucson

AMARG is a controlled-access facility and off-limits to personnel without the proper clearance.

Touring the Pinal County Airpark Near Tucson, Arizona

The Pinal Airpark , located in Marana, Arizona, northwest of Tucson, is a county-owned airport just north of the Pinal/Pima county line along Interstate 10.

Ascent Aviation Services offers secured ramp and storage area for all sizes of aircraft at the Pinal Airpark.

JetYard LLC is a FAA 145 Repair Station #7QAR515C, providing complete aircraft storage and parking along with part-out and disassembly services.

The Pinal Airpark can be reached via I-10 Exit 232 onto the Pinal Air Park Road ... the gate area is about 3 miles west of Interstate 10.

The Airpark is open to the public. However, there are though two distinct sides to the airport just like most others. The Airside which is the side where the planes are parked, the runway, and other areas that are dangerous or off limits for security reasons, and the Landside which is generally accessible to anyone.

The Pinal Airpark has limited availability for tours, as it is an operational airport. Please contact Christina M. Martinez at (520) 866-6448 or email [email protected] for information/tour questions.

Regarding photography at the Pinal Airpark: If you are on the public side of the airpark, photography is permitted. If you are on the Airside being escorted or on a tour you are asked not to, unless you are told you may. The reason is that many planes are missing engines or other recognizable parts, and some of the owners or operators of those aircraft have asked that people not take pictures because the planes are not in a good condition. It is asked that people respect the wishes of those owners and operators.

For more information, visit the website of the Pinal County Airpark and/or tenant companies and government agencies for current information on access.

... about the Pinal Airpark

Touring the Mojave Air and Space Port in California

The Mojave Air and Space Port and industrial park in the California desert is home to more than 60 companies engaged in flight development, highly advanced aerospace design, flight test and research, the wind industry, and heavy rail industrial manufacturing.

The Mojave airport is also a storage and reclamation facility for commercial airliners, due to the vast area and dry desert conditions.

The Mojave Air & Space Port does not offer tours to the public.

However, visitors are welcomed during the monthly “Plane Crazy Saturdays" to see the airport, static displays and possible fly-ins.

Also, the airport offers a Mojave Air and Space Port Virtual Driving Tour . The virtual tour includes 9 stops around the facility that highlight its major attractions. Very well done!

The Voyager Restaurant is located onsite at the airport.

During official, major events, visitors should enter the airport property from the south on Airport Boulevard at the Highway 58 entrance. They will be directed to specific areas for parking and viewing.

For more information, contact the East Kern Airport District, 1434 Flightline, Mojave, CA 93501. Phone 661.824.2433, or visit the official website of the Mojave Air and Space Port

... about the Mojave Airport

Visiting the Phoenix Goodyear Airport

The Phoenix Goodyear Airport is located about 20 miles west of downtown Phoenix, Arizona, and south of Interstate Highway I-10. The main entrance to the airport is from South Litchfield Road (exit 128 I-10). Highway 85 (Main Street) runs along the south portion of the airport property.

Phoenix Goodyear does not offer tours to the public.

The best viewing of the jetliners stored there is from South Bullard Avenue, which runs along the west side of the airport.

... about the Phoenix Goodyear Airport

Southern California Logistics Airport

The Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) is situated about 7 miles northwest of downtown Victorville, California, and about 90 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

It is located just north of Air Base Road (Air Expressway).

While you can drive through some of the the streets and roads at SCLA, most business and industry areas are restricted. No organized tours are available.

... about the Southern California Logistics Airport

Touring the Roswell International Air Center Area

The Roswell International Air Center (RIAC) is located five miles south of the central business district of the City of Roswell, New Mexico.

No organized tours are available at the RIAC.

The physical address of the Air Center is 1 Jerry Smith Circle, Roswell, New Mexico 88203.

... about the Roswell International Air Center

Kingman Airport and Industrial Park

The Kingman Airport & Industrial Park is five miles north of Interstate 40 in Kingman, Arizona, and spans 4,000 acres. The industrial park is a vibrant commercial community, and home to more than 70 businesses in diverse fields, including the temporary storage of airliners.

No organized tours are available at the Kingman Airport.

For additional information on the airport and industrial park, contact the City of Kingman, 7000 Flightline Drive, Kingman AZ 86401, or phone 928.757.2134.

... about the Kingman Airport

Boneyard Safari Tours of the Aircraft Restoration & Marketing (ARM) Facility in Tucson

Aircraft Restoration & Marketing (ARM) is located next to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. ARM has over 26 years of experience offering a full range of aircraft related services.

The company dismantles, transports, refurbishes and seeks replacement parts for both government and civilian aircraft, for businesses and individuals internationally.

ARM is located at 5080 E. Nebraska, Tucson, AZ 85706. Phone 520.574.1200 

Once a month the Boneyard Safari provides a hands-on tour in conjunction with ARM in Tucson. Docents guide guests through a C-130, DC-3/C-47, Boeing 727, and walk around various other aircraft including a C-27A, T-37, C-131F, HU-16, and P-3. The tour is limited to 3 hours due to hot weather conditions.

Boneyard Safari is located at 10645 N Oracle Road, Suite 121 - 101, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737. Phone 520.314.7478.

For more information:

Aircraft Restoration & Marketing (ARM) Boneyard Safari Tours offer walk through aircraft, history at Tucson "boneyard" Arizona Daily Star - Tucson.com - 04/20/2017

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The 2 U.S. Airplane Boneyards Open To The Public

Personally, I’m not a plane enthusiast. I view planes the way I view cars – they’re a means to get me from Point A to Point B. As long as they get me there safely and in the allotted amount of time, I’m good. But I’ve had my share of things I’ve found very interesting in my life, and knew the minutia about, so I “get it.”

I don’t think there’s a plane enthusiast out there who wouldn’t love the opportunity to go to a airplane boneyard. Sometimes known as aircraft boneyards, they’re big, outdoor storage areas for aircraft that either need to be stored for long or short term, or are retired from service. Most aircraft at boneyards are either kept for storage so maintenance can be done to them (many planes were stored in boneyards during COVID, when few commercial planes were flying), or they have their parts removed for reuse or resale, and whatever’s left is scrapped.

Most airplane boneyards in the U.S. are in deserts in the southwest (particularly California and Arizona). The dry conditions reduce corrosion and the hard ground doesn’t have to be paved.

Most aircraft boneyards have never been open to the public, but there’s a small handful of (some limited) exceptions.

Mojave Air and Space Port

Part of the Mojave Air and Space Port, located in the California desert, is a storage and reclamation facility for commercial airliners. it’s not open for tours, but does host a “Plane Crazy Saturday” event on the 3rd Saturday of every month. That’s when you can see the airport, displays, hear speakers, sometimes fly-in, etc. This is their schedule , although it looks as if it hasn’t been updated in a couple of months.

Mojave Air and Space Port also offers a the airport offers a Virtual Driving Tour , which shows several stops around the facility.

Aircraft Restoration & Marketing (ARM)

Perhaps the only true “tour” of an airplane boneyard in the U.S. is that of Aircraft Restoration & Marketing (ARM), which is located next to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. Once a month (give or take), The Boneyard Safari offers a hands on tour on cooperation with ARM. From Boneyard Safari:

Take a unique tour and see a side of aviation with an exclusive look through aircraft in their different conditions at Aircraft Restoration Marketing, which is one of the last regeneration facilities in Tucson.  Boneyard Safari Docents will guide 10 guests through a C-130, DC-3/C-47, Boeing 727, and walk around various other aircraft including a C-27A, T-37, C-131F, and P-3.  It is limited to 3 hours due to weather conditions.  Bring your cameras because this is a unique opportunity to go inside of aircraft as they are being regenerated or seeing their final days.  Be prepared for hot weather, so bring a hat, sunscreen and good hiking shoes (lots of critters).

Tours had been suspended during the pandemic but were reinstated a few months ago. The next few tours will be:

• January 21, 2023 ( <– click on this one for all dates below)
• February 24, 2023
• March 9, 2023
• March 18, 2023
• April 1, 2023
• April 15, 2023
• August 26, 2023

Tours last for 3 hours and cost $40 per person. They do have a limit on how many people can go on the tour, and can and do sell out. So the sooner you sign up, the better.

Other boneyards of note

These boneyards do not appear to have tours at this time, but did in the past (one says they do, but I think it’s questionable):

Pinal Airpark

The Pinal Airpark is located in Marana, Arizona, northwest of Tucson.  T he Airpark is open to the public. However there are 2 distinct sides to the airport:

• The Landside is generally accessible to anyone.
• The Airside is where the planes are parked, the runway, and other areas that are dangerous or off limits for security reasons

The FAQ on Pinal Airpark’s website states they have limited availability for tours and to contact them with questions. I’ve tried emailing them and did not get a response.

Davis-Monthan AFB AMARG Facility

There used to be bus tours of Tucson’s Davis-Monthan AFB AMARG Facility, but they have been suspended indefinitely, as per the request of the U.S. Air Force (sad trombone).

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There are other US aircraft boneyards that are open but it varies from time to time. Southern California Logistics Airport, near Victorville is another example. Also smaller private boneyards around the country will sometimes allow tours but not set up for such.

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You’ll be the only people on this 5000-acre barrier island within Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.

We’ve timed this tour with a low tide during sunrise so that you have all of Boneyard Beach to photograph as the sun peaks over the horizon. This tour often books out early, so make your reservation as soon as you find the date that suits your schedule!

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ACTIVITY LEVEL You’ll take a boat ride to the island, followed by truck transportation to and from the beach.  Once you are at the beach, you will walk about 1/4 mile to the boneyard (Road erosion over the last 2 years prevents us from going directly to the Boneyard).

TOUR DURATION 4 hours

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WHAT TO BRING Drinking water, sunscreen, insect repellent, (optional) thermos of coffee

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"If you're looking for breathtaking views of South Carolina, this tour is for you! The ferry ride allows ample time for taking in crystal clear views of the night sky - the Milky Way was showing off on this morning. After docking, there is a short trailer ride to the boneyard beach. The predawn light is still faint, giving you the chance to set up for photos. The clear coastline offers uninterrupted scenery as the sunrise stretches across the sky. After taking a short walk down the beach for shelling, you are welcome to depart or stay on for more exploring. The trip back winds through Sewee Bay, where you will catch glimpses of local wildlife, including American oystercatchers. Excellent experience with knowledgeable guides - will definitely be going back!"

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1. How difficult is the hike to the Wave? The round-trip hike is just over 6 miles (9.5 kilometers) if you take the most direct route to the Wave and back. Our tours typically cover about 8 miles so we can visit other spectacular sites. There are long stretches of deep sand to trudge through and an elevation gain of about 500 feet on the trek. There are a few steep inclines, loose footing, and often you will be hiking on uneven sandstone with one foot higher than the other while you hug the side of a steep sandstone ridge. Decent cardio fitness, leg strength, some amount of endurance and good balance are needed. Harsh weather is another factor to consider. This is a particularly windy spot that makes the winter chill even colder. Ice and snow make the uneven hike quite slippery. In the summer, the sun is relentless, heating the ground until the radiant heat rises from the earth while the sun shines from above. There is virtually no shade.

2. How do I get a Wave permit? In March of 2021 the BLM radically increased the number of permits issued to 64 permits for 64 people, or 16 groups, whichever comes first. 48 of those permits, or 12 groups, whichever comes first, are issued via an online lottery 3-4 months in advance.  Only 16 permits for 16 people, or permits for 4 groups, whichever comes first, are issued the day before at the walk-in lottery. All of the specifics of the permit process are explained HERE .

3. Can I book a Wave tour without a permit? Yes, you can book book a Wave tour with us even if you do not have a North Coyote Buttes permit. Our booking system will ask whether you have a permit; simply answer, “no.” We will enter the in-person lottery on your behalf the day before your trip to try to get you a permit. The odds of winning are less than 10%. If we don’t score a Wave permit, your tour will visit one of two alternates: South Coyote Buttes or White Pocket.  South Coyote Buttes also requires a permit though it tends to be much easier to get than the Wave, but if we aren’t able to secure a South Coyote Buttes permits, your trip will visit White Pocket. All three are world class hiking and photography destinations in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

4. I am staying in Page. Where can we meet? We offer pick-up service to any hotel, vacation rental or RV Park in Kanab, Utah, but we do not pick up in Page, Arizona. If you are staying in Page, we can arrange a meeting point halfway between Page and Kanab. Normally, this meeting point is at the intersection of Highway 89 and Houserock Valley Road, which is about 45 minutes west of Page, and is right on the way to the Wave.  If you book an 8 a.m. tour, that is the time the tour departs Kanab, Utah. We would leave at 8 a.m. and meet you at 8:45 a.m. at Houserock Valley Road. Keep in mind that Page is in Arizona, which does not observe daylight savings time. So, from spring through fall, the time in Arizona is one hour earlier than in Utah, where our company operates. So, if our tour left Kanab at 8 a.m. (Utah time) and met you at 8:45 a.m. (Utah time), this would be 7:45 a.m. Arizona time and you would need to leave Page by 7am.  Daylight savings time starts sometime in mid-March and usually runs to the middle of November.

5. Is there a bathroom at the Wave? There is a pit toilet at the trailhead to the Wave. Otherwise, there are no facilities in the wilderness area. While hiking to and from the Wave, you may duck behind a tree or bush for privacy whenever necessary. All solid waste should be packed out and our guides carry WAG bags for this purpose, as well as toilet paper, hand wipes and plastic bags. Do not leave any trash on the ground. This is a wilderness area and must be kept pristine. Paper must be bagged up and can be discreetly discarded into the trash bag at the truck.

6. Are drones allowed at North Coyote Buttes? No. North Coyote Buttes is a designated wilderness area and drones are illegal.

To read more FAQs that are common to all of our tours, visit our FAQs page.

Guest Experiences on the Wave Tour

croderique – June 8, 2019 TripAdvisor We had a great guide, Rich. Not only did we see The Wave, but he showed several other areas we would not have even known to see. We strongly recommend using a guide service, and Dreamland is a good choice.

Seaside39985049827 – June 5, 2019 TripAdvisor We were a 4 people group (my friend and I and a couple). Steve was great at evaluating our speed and skills and adjusting accordingly. He took us through some “short cuts” were we were able to see dinosaur footprints, balanced well our time at the wave and other parts of the hike, was happy to add on wirepass into the hike, and did a good job of making sure we were all having fun and enjoying the adventure. He was fun, knowledgeable and very flexible. Great guide for a hike of a lifetime!

c0rintians – June 5, 2019 TripAdvisor We had an amazing time with Steve at the Wave. He was very knowledgeable and showed us areas of the Wave we didn’t even know about. We absolutely recommend Dreamland and Steve to anyone!

emilybeis – May 28, 2019 TripAdvisor Dreamland Safari Tours is simply excellent in all aspects. They entered the lottery for The Wave on our behalf, informed us promptly after we were lucky enough to win the lottery, and provided an unforgettable guided tour the next day. The Tour Leader, Steve, knows The Wave inside out. He was patient and courteous. He walked with us at our pace, allowing us ample time for enjoying the beauty of various scenic spots and taking photos. I would also like to mention that the sandwich provided for lunch was of very high quality. We enjoyed the tour so much.

Get the most of your Wave experience! If you are lucky enough to get your paws on a permit to hike the 6-8 miles of Coyote Buttes North and the Wave, consider The Wave Tour guided by Dreamland Safari Tours.

Until a few decades ago only a handful of people knew about the Wave in North Coyote Buttes of the Paria Canyon Wilderness on the border of Utah and Arizona. Today there is a lottery to determine who gets in. Phenomenon is the word. Nothing else does it justice.

The undulating strata and spectrum of colors found in the sandstone walls of the Wave date back to the Great Pangean Desert of the Jurassic Period about 160-180 million years ago. Wind and water erosion carves, smooths, and reveals the layers of sand left here in great dunes and then compacted and mineralized (colors) into stone. While the Wave is a smooth, polished bowl of striped wind-swept sandstone, the same exotic rock is displayed in numerous forms, shapes, colors, and patterns throughout the guided hike to the Wave in North Coyote Buttes.

With the Wave Tour you get all of the following:

• Comfortable, safe, year-round, high clearance, 4×4 transportation for up to 6 passengers on rough, unpredictable House Rock Valley Road
• A homemade picnic lunch.
• Knowledgeable tidbits about the geology, ecology, and history of the area. Guided Hiking through the easiest and most scenic routes to the neatest alternate and subtle Points of Interest including Dinosaur Tracks, Fatali’s boneyard (Lace Rocks), Sand Cove, Second Wave, Cheeseburger Rock, and other bizarre and colorful rock formations. These are areas the unguided rarely see. We do not typically go up to Top Rock or Top Arch due to time & difficulty of the ascent. We may make exceptions for very fit groups.
• Guided photography and tips at dozens of locations.
• Personal Safety – We help prepare you, keep you on track, and make sure you are safe in the Paria Canyon Wilderness. Our guides have basic Medical Training and satellite communications in case of emergency.

Elevation change, uneven footing, and sand across a long distance (typically 7-10 miles!) make the terrain on The Wave Tour difficult.  Please be prepared for hiking in difficult conditions. Daypacks are necessary especially in summer when our guide alone cannot carry enough water for everyone to safely complete the hike. Boots are highly recommended. Please carefully consider your age and physical abilities especially during the hottest months of the year: June, July, August. This tour is especially difficult in the heat.

SPECIAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE WAVE TOUR AT NORTH COYOTE BUTTES. DREAMLAND DOES NOT PROVIDE ADVANCE PERMITS OR HAVE AN UMBRELLA PERMIT.  ONLY OUR GUIDES ARE COVERED BY OUR PERMIT. WHEN OBTAINING PERMITS ONE DOES NOT HAVE TO ADD OUR GUIDES TO THE TOTAL NUMBER. UPON REQUEST, AND WITH AN ALTERNATE TOUR PLANNED, DREAMLAND MAY BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LAST MINUTE LOTTERY IN YOUR STEAD. PERMITS ARE NEVER GUARANTEED.

Wave Permits are not easy to get, but odds can vary at different times of year. To find out about everything you need to know about Wave permits and lottery strategy check out the Permits page. There are alternative tours available in case no permit is obtained – the most popular alternatives are White Pocket and South Coyote Buttes .

Want to learn more about The Wave? Check out our comprehensive blog post The Wave Tour: Everything You Need to Know .

If you’re interested in a great alternative to hiking the Wave, consider a trip to White Pocket. Read all about how White Pocket compares to the Wave in our BLOG .

The Wave Tour with Wire Pass Slot Canyon

Dreamland Safari Tours holds Special Use Permits from the  Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument ,  Grand Canyon National Park , the  Vermilion Cliffs National Monument/Paria Wilderness ,  Kanab Bureau of Land Management  and  Arizona Strip Bureau of Land Management .

Don’t see your preferred departure date or time available via online booking? Give us a call. 

For sunset or sunrise at our more remote locations, we recommend a scheduled or custom overnight or multi-day tour – and we are happy to work with you to develop an itinerary that meets your needs.

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• Tell us about your nominee. * Why should she (you?) receive the Dreamland Women's Adventure Award?
• The IWD Adventure Award intends to recognize women who are advocates for female participation and leadership in their community, and inspire others * What example of leadership accomplishments, community involvement, or impactful projects can you share with us that will give us a better understanding of how your nominee contributes to her community?
• Optional: What impact has the nominee had on your life? If you have a personal story to share, don't hold back. If you are nominating yourself, you don't need to answer this question (unless you really want to!).

The Fine Print

• Your nominee is in good physical condition and able to hike 5+ miles in a day.
• Your nominee would enjoy a desert adventure hike among a small group of like-minded women.
• Your nominee is in a position to travel to Utah and spend Friday March 1 - Sunday March 3 2024 in Kanab (must arrive by 4pm on Friday)

Thanks for your nomination!

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