Twentynine Palms Airport Historic Airplane Display & Car Show

On the last Sunday of every month, the Twentynine Palms Airport welcomes the public for a relaxed, informal gathering celebrating airplanes, automobiles, desert aviation, and the people who keep the history alive. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. Visitors can walk among the aircraft, meet the pilots who fly them, peer into cockpits, ask questions, and discover the stories behind the machines. There are no velvet ropes here -- the goal is to encourage curiosity, conversation, and that sense of wonder that comes from standing beside an airplane and talking directly with the person who flies it. Pull up a chair, enjoy a hot dog, donut, or cup of coffee, and listen as pilots swap stories about flying over the Mojave Desert, memorable aircraft, unexpected adventures, and the rich aviation history of the region. You don't have to be a pilot or even know much about airplanes. Come because you're curious, bring the family, show off a favorite car, or simply spend a Sunday morning meeting interesting people. You never know what airplane might fly in or what story you might hear! The setting is part of the experience. The gathering takes place against the magnificent open-desert backdrop of the Twentynine Palms Airport, where aircraft, mountains, blue sky, and seemingly endless horizons come together in a setting that could only be the Mojave Desert. Pilots are especially encouraged to fly in and become part of the display. Aircraft displayed for the full two-hour event may qualify for an Aircraft Property Tax Exemption attendance sign-off. While attending, contact Dave Palacios, who can assist with processing the necessary paperwork. Come for the airplanes. Stay for the stories, the people, and the desert.