BABBeale Air Force Base

Beale Air Force Base, California · Medium Airport

Elevation

113 ft

Longest Runway

12,001 ft

CON

Lighting

Yes

Night operations

ICAO

KBAB

IATA

BAB

Coordinates

39.136, -121.437

Aircraft Storage Costs

Tiedown$190/mo
T-Hangar$715/mo
Conventional Hangar$1347/mo

Source: Estimated based on regional data and airport type

Hangared aircraft typically pay 15-30% less for insurance. Estimate your insurance cost

Fuel Prices — California

100LL AvGas$7.50/gal
Jet-A$6.40/gal

State average. Prices vary by FBO. View California fuel details

California Insurance Requirements

Liability Required

No

Hull Required

No

Airport Requirements

Many California airports and FBOs require proof of liability insurance ($1M minimum) for based aircraft and transient operations.

California has a post-accident financial responsibility law (Aircraft Financial Responsibility Act, PUC Div. 9, Part 5, §24200-24451). This does NOT require insurance before flying. After an accident, the state department determines security to be deposited — failure to comply leads to suspension of registration and operating privileges. Insurance is one way to satisfy this, along with surety bonds, cash deposits, or letters of credit. Pre-flight insurance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.

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