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City guide

Lancaster, California

Lancaster is a charter city in northern Los Angeles County, in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert in Southern California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 173,516, making Lancaster the 158th-most populous city in the United States and the 31st most populous in California.

Type CityPopulation 173,516

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Served by General William J Fox Airfield (WJF).

History

Lancaster is a charter city in northern Los Angeles County, in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert in Southern California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 173,516, making Lancaster the 158th-most populous city in the United States and the 31st most populous in California. Lancaster is a twin city with its southern neighbor Palmdale; together, they are the principal cities within the Antelope Valley region.

Airports

Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD) 5.2 mi to the centre
Palmdale, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
General William J Fox Airfield (WJF) 5.7 mi to the centre
Lancaster, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV) 25 mi to the centre
Mojave, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
California City Municipal Airport 33 mi to the centre
California City, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) 35 mi to the centre
Tehachapi, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bohunk's Airpark 7.8 mi to the centre
Lancaster, CA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is General William J Fox Airfield (WJF); 22 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lancaster, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus Β· Bakersfield, California Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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