Airport Codes
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Bicycle Lake AAF (IATA: IRW, ICAO:KBYS) is located in the the city of Barstow, United states.
Airport Overview
Bicycle Lake AAF(IRW), identified in the supplied airport record as ICAO KBYS, is located near Barstow, California, United States, at approximately 35.280530, -116.630000 and operates on Pacific Time (UTC−08:00). Its military-airfield profile means it should not be treated as a conventional public commercial cargo gateway. Routine acceptance of international freight, customs-controlled cargo, scheduled freighter service, warehouse handling and truck access must be confirmed with the responsible airfield authority before any booking is offered. Our service team uses the airport primarily as a location reference for specialist, government-related or pre-authorized movements, while standard commercial shipments are normally assessed against suitable Southern California commercial gateways and onward trucking options.
| Airport name | Bicycle Lake AAF |
|---|---|
| Location | Barstow, United States |
| Airport identifiers | IATA: IRW | ICAO: KBYS |
| Coordinates | 35.280530, -116.630000 |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00, subject to applicable seasonal time changes |
Key Highlights
- Military operating environment: access, aircraft handling and cargo acceptance may require advance authorization and mission-specific coordination.
- Not a default commercial gateway: do not assume public cargo terminals, airline acceptance, customs brokerage or bonded storage are available on site.
- Barstow desert location: long-distance trucking, limited local handling resources and temperature exposure can materially affect planning.
- Commercial alternatives may be more practical: our team can compare approved Southern California gateways with final-mile trucking to the Barstow area.
- Security-sensitive shipments: government, defense-related, controlled, hazardous or high-value cargo requires early screening of consignee, end use and access permissions.
Cargo Facilities & Services
Because Bicycle Lake AAF is a military airfield, facility availability cannot be inferred from the airport code alone. Our service team confirms each capability against the approved operating party and shipment purpose before issuing an executable plan.
Routes & Transit Times
- Bicycle Lake AAF should not be presented as having a regular public airline or freighter schedule. Any movement depends on authorization, aircraft suitability, mission requirements and ground-support confirmation.
- For ordinary international freight, our team normally evaluates a suitable commercial gateway in the wider Southern California network, followed by secured trucking to Barstow or the final consignee.
- Airline selection, flight availability and cargo acceptance are assessed at the commercial gateway; no carrier, frequency or transit time is promised for Bicycle Lake AAF itself.
- Actual lead time is affected by export clearance, security review, weekend or holiday restrictions, driver appointment windows, desert heat exposure and consignee access procedures.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- The immediate logistics context is the Barstow and Fort Irwin area, with a low-density desert environment and a strong military-training and government-operational connection.
- Potentially relevant cargo includes authorized government or defense-support equipment, engineering and maintenance materials, field-support supplies, replacement parts and project cargo. Acceptance depends on legal status, end use and airfield approval.
- Commercial shipments such as electronics, industrial components, e-commerce parcels, general merchandise and perishables are generally better assessed through a public commercial gateway with established cargo handling.
- Temperature-sensitive and heat-sensitive cargo requires a validated cool-chain or controlled-temperature plan because road exposure and limited local facilities may create a material risk.
Operations & Compliance
- Advance approval: obtain written confirmation of airfield access, cargo eligibility, handling party, aircraft operation and delivery appointment before tendering freight.
- Documents: prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee details, export-control information and any government or end-use documentation required for the shipment.
- Dangerous goods: batteries, fuel-related articles, chemicals, aerosols, firearms, military articles and other regulated cargo require correct classification, packing, marking, labeling and acceptance under applicable rules.
- Security and delivery: confirm driver identity, vehicle details, escort requirements, seal control, delivery windows and consignee authority. Customs examination or government security screening may change the planned handover.
Shipping Tips
- Send the commodity description, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, package count, photos and end-use information to our service team before requesting a rate.
- For military, dual-use or controlled cargo, provide the applicable authorization and consignee credentials early; avoid using generic descriptions such as “parts” or “equipment.”
- Use robust export packaging with clear handling marks, shock and moisture protection where appropriate, and a temperature-control plan for heat-sensitive cargo.
- Ask us to quote at least one approved commercial-gateway alternative with trucking to Barstow. This normally provides a more predictable customs, airline and warehouse workflow than assuming direct Bicycle Lake AAF acceptance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Bicycle Lake AAF receive ordinary international air cargo?
Not automatically. As a military-airfield location, acceptance, access, handling and customs arrangements must be confirmed for the specific movement. Our team will first verify authorization and then compare a commercial gateway alternative.
Does the airport have a public cargo terminal or bonded warehouse?
Do not assume that it does. Public cargo handling, cold storage, bonded warehousing and customs-controlled facilities must be specifically verified with the approved operator and relevant authorities.
Can our team book a scheduled airline directly to Bicycle Lake AAF?
No scheduled airline or freighter service should be assumed. Our service team checks actual carrier acceptance and, where appropriate, builds a commercial-airport-to-Barstow trucking solution.
What information is needed for defense or government-related cargo?
Provide the precise commodity description, end user, end use, origin, destination, dimensions, weight, security classification where applicable and all required export-control or government authorizations. Final acceptance remains subject to competent-authority approval.
How should temperature-sensitive cargo be handled?
Request a validated routing plan before packing. Our team will review aircraft acceptance, cool-chain availability, road exposure, delivery appointments and contingency storage rather than relying on unconfirmed local facilities.
Data Sources & Provenance
The airport name, identifiers, coordinates, city, country and time-zone fields in this module follow the supplied airport record. Operational conclusions are limited to the airport’s stated military-airfield profile and are intentionally expressed as authorization-dependent rather than as confirmed commercial facilities or scheduled services.
- U.S. aviation reference and airport data: faa.gov
- U.S. Army and installation authority reference: army.mil
- U.S. customs and border procedures: cbp.gov
- International air transport standards and industry references: iata.org
Verification boundary: airport access, cargo acceptance, handling resources, customs arrangements, aircraft movements, carrier availability, cut-off times, rates and transit times must be reconfirmed for each shipment before booking or dispatch.