Website:https://www.lake-elsinore.org/ (City of Lake Elsinore)https://skydiveelsinore.com/film-production-facilities/ (Skydive Elsinore)http://www.airnav.com/airport/ca89 (AirNav)
Description:Skylark Airport is a privately operated airfield located in the scenic city of Lake Elsinore, California. Nestled at the base of the Ortega Mountains and adjacent to the lake, the airport offers a striking natural backdrop of water, hills, and open skies—ideal for both aerial and ground-based filming. Home to Skydive Elsinore, the airport is renowned for its skydiving operations and aviation services. The facility includes a large aircraft hangar, expansive open space, paved runways, and support areas for staging and production. With relatively low air traffic and clear weather much of the year, Skylark Airport provides an accessible and flexible location for a wide range of productions—from commercials and action sequences to dramatic aerial cinematography. Located approximately 75 miles southeast of Los Angeles, the airport is easily reachable from major production hubs while offering a unique, Southern California setting with natural beauty and versatility.
General Notes:Updated 7/14/25 JJ updated by: [Simpson, Jason] 7/2/2025 10:17:34 AM
Usage Restriction:Runway Size(s): 2800' x 100', 2800' x 100', 1850' x 60', Surface: turf, Elevation: 1253, Controlled by Tower: No,
Jurisdictions::Lake Elsinore, RIVERSIDE COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: No
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 33.6323492, y coordinate: -117.2992333
Contacts: Simpson, Jason *City Manager, City of Lake Elsinore130 South Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 951.674.3124 x 204 Phone 1(951) 210-7648 Phone 2951.471.1419 Fax[email protected]https://www.lake-elsinore.org/257/City-Manager
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