Big Bear Lake, California

Private charter · Big Bear Lake, CA

Private charter to & from Big Bear Lake

Fly private to Big Bear Lake for San Bernardino Mountains skiing, lakeside cabins and cool alpine summers above Southern California

  • RBF
  • SBD
  • KREI
  • BNG
  • APV
  • KL26

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Big Bear Lake is a mountain resort town on the south shore of its namesake lake, high in the San Bernardino Mountains at close to 7,000 feet. Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, operated together as Big Bear Mountain Resort, are the most popular ski areas within reach of Los Angeles, and the lake draws boaters, anglers and paddlers every summer. Tourism and vacation homes, many owned by Southern California families, drive the local economy, and the Village along the lakeshore holds most of the town’s restaurants and shops.

Reaching Big Bear by car means climbing narrow mountain highways with sharp switchbacks, heavy weekend traffic and chain controls during winter storms, so a two-hour drive can easily stretch to four. Big Bear City Airport sits at the east end of the valley, just a few minutes from the lake. A short private flight from the coast means more time on the slopes in winter and on the water, trails and mountain bike routes in summer, when the mountain air stays far cooler than the basin below. Mountain weather can change quickly, so stay flexible in winter.

Airports

Charter to and from Big Bear Lake airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Big Bear Lake, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • RBF

    Regional airport

    Big Bear City Airport

    Big Bear

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    5,850 ft

  • SBD

    Major airport

    San Bernardino International Airport

    San Bernardino · KSBD

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • KREI

    Regional airport

    Redlands Municipal Airport

    Redlands

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    4,504 ft

  • BNG

    Regional airport

    Banning Municipal Airport

    Banning · KBNG

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,955 ft

  • APV

    Regional airport

    Apple Valley Airport

    Apple Valley · KAPV

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    6,498 ft

  • KL26

    Regional airport

    Hesperia Airport

    Hesperia

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    3,910 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Big Bear Lake

When to go. Ski season typically runs from December into March or early April, helped by extensive snowmaking. Summer brings warm days and cool nights, with boating, hiking and mountain biking far from the heat of the valleys below. Big Bear’s long-running Oktoberfest fills weekends from September into early fall, and autumn brings crisp air and changing leaves. Winter storms can bring chain controls on mountain roads, so plan with flexibility.

  1. 01

    Big Bear Mountain Resort

    Snow Summit and Bear Mountain share a lift ticket, offering groomed runs, terrain parks and extensive snowmaking, and Snow Summit turns into a mountain bike park in summer.

  2. 02

    Big Bear Lake

    Marinas around the lake rent pontoon boats, kayaks and paddleboards, and the lake is stocked for trout fishing, with bald eagles often seen in winter.

  3. 03

    The Village

    Big Bear’s walkable lakeside district gathers restaurants, cafes, gift shops and outfitters, and it is the center of town events throughout the year.

  4. 04

    Big Bear Alpine Zoo

    This small rehabilitation zoo cares for injured and orphaned native animals, including black bears, mountain lions and bald eagles, that cannot return to the wild.

  5. 05

    Castle Rock Trail

    A short but steep hike from the north side of the lake climbs to a granite outcrop with sweeping views of the water and surrounding peaks.

  6. 06

    Alpine Pedal Path

    This paved, mostly level path follows the north shore for several miles, ideal for easy bike rides and walks with lake and mountain views.

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Flying private in Big Bear Lake

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Big Bear Lake?

Littlebird flies in and out of Big Bear City Airport (RBF), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), Redlands Municipal Airport (KREI), Banning Municipal Airport (BNG), Apple Valley Airport (APV), and Hesperia Airport (KL26). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Big Bear Lake?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Big Bear Lake?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Big Bear Lake?

Popular trips include Los Angeles (about 25 min), Las Vegas (about 1 hr), Phoenix (about 1 hr 40 min), and Portland (about 4 hr 50 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Big Bear Lake, CA safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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