The Cuyama Valley's beloved L88 airstrip is owned and maintained by Blue Sky Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to strengthen our Cuyama Valley communities by supporting entrepreneurs and building our creative and economic resources. As a community center with entrepreneurship at its core, we work diligently to create accessible and engaging facilities that house small business incubation, hospitality accommodations, and a resource development center. Learn more here.

Our airstrip serves as a portal for flying visitors to experience all the Cuyama Valley has to offer and is critical to emergency support for our communities. Explore a directory of things to do in Cuyama at Visit Cuyama's Directory.

L88 Needs Your Support:

•  Private nonprofit-owned airports are unable to receive federal airport funds.

•  Most private airports have significant sources of revenue: hangars, FBOs, leases, and fees. L88 currently lacks revenue-generating infrastructure and needs direct support from its users.

•  Unlike airports which require landing fees to fund operations, L88 has never charged a GA landing fee.

•  L88 is a vital link for the residents of Cuyama Valley. It is used for airlifts to hospitals and rapid-response services.

You can donate in the donation box attached to this sign or at the box inside the BSC Flagship building; or by going to our donation link below. Your donations are tax deductible!

Learn more about Blue Sky Center

Weather Cameras for Cuyama Valley provided through ALERTCalifornia. 

ALERTCalifornia’s high-definition cameras provides  24-hour monitoring with near-infrared night vision capabilities.Though the network was created for first responders with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), these two cameras can help pilots determine visibility and cloud heights in and around Cuyama Valley. Pilots, this network has cameras throughout California and can be useful for determining weather in more remote areas of the state. 

L88 Historic Aircraft Display Days

Join us for L88 Historic Aircraft Display Days, an event starting on December 16th that recurs every third Saturday of the month from 10 am to 3 pm at Blue Sky Center. This event welcomes pilots with historical aircraft to showcase their planes for a minimum of 4 hours, providing the public with a unique opportunity to admire these amazing machines up close at the Cuyama Valley L88 airstrip.

Pilots intending to fly in and display their aircraft are required to sign in and out at the Buck Stop Coffee Shop by the Buckhorn team upon arrival and before departure to formally record their visit.