MHV
Mojave Tower
Non-Federal ATC Tower Mojave, California
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | MHV |
| Facility Name | Mojave Tower |
| Airport Name | Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Fld |
| Type | Non-Federal Tower |
| Operator | Airport authority Mojave Air and Space Port |
| Tower Owner | East Kern Airport District |
| Operator Since | 2019 |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0700-1700 MON-FRI |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | JCF |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZLA |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| City, State | Mojave, CA |
| Cost of Living Index | 100.9 (0.9% above avg) |
Controller Pay
| Pay Scale | Set by Mojave Air and Space Port |
|---|---|
| Posted Rate | $29 to $37/hr (district posting, 2026) |
Controllers at non-federal towers hold an FAA Control Tower Operator certificate and are hired directly by the operator. Federal Contract Tower pay is the closest public benchmark.