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Shafter Airport – Minter Field (MIT)
Shafter Airport – Minter Field is a general aviation gateway serving Shafter, Bakersfield and California's southern San Joaquin Valley. Compare transfer options to Shafter, Bakersfield and nearby Kern County destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Shafter Airport – Minter Field
Shafter Airport – Minter Field is a public-use general aviation airport serving Shafter and the wider Bakersfield area in Kern County, California. Opened in 1941 as a United States Army Air Corps flight training center, the airfield played a major role in World War II pilot training before later transitioning to civilian use.
Located about 4 nautical miles east of downtown Shafter and roughly 14 miles northwest of Bakersfield, the airport supports corporate, private and training aviation through three active runways, hangars and aviation service operators.
The airport is reached by road from Shafter and Bakersfield, with nearby State Route 99 providing onward access across Kern County and the southern San Joaquin Valley. Ground transportation options include private vehicles, taxis and arranged transfers.
Today, Minter Field continues to serve as a regional general aviation hub, home to flight training, aircraft maintenance and fueling services, and the Minter Field Air Museum, which preserves the airfield's World War II heritage.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Shafter Airport – Minter Field does not operate a conventional commercial passenger terminal. It primarily serves general aviation through fixed-base operator facilities, with ramp areas, hangars and pilot services arranged around its three active runways.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Shafter Airport – Minter Field
Transfers
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Car Rental
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