Inyo County California

AIR SERVICE INFORMATION

COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS  - BISHOP AIRPORT (BIH)

Bishop (BIH) to San Francisco (SFO)

• Fall 2026 Service:  Now through December 16th, flights run 4 days (Thur., Fri., Sun., Mon.).
• Winter 26/27 Service: Daily flights run December 17 - March 28.  Additional flight on Saturday evenings Dec. 19 - Jan 1 and Feb 13 - March 27.
• Spring 2027 Service: March 28 - April 28, flights run 5 days a week (Thur. - Mon.).  April 29 - May 26, flights run 4 days (Thur., Fri., Sun., Mon.).
• Summer 2027 Service: May 27 - Sept 6, flights run daily.

Bishop (BIH) to Denver (DEN)

• Winter 26/27 Service: December 17 - March 27, flights run daily.  Additional arrivals on Friday/Saturday evenings and departures Saturday/Sunday mornings run Feb. 12 - March 27.
• Spring 2027 Service: March 28 - April 19, flights run 5 days a week (Thur. - Mon.).

 Click here for the Summer/Fall 2026 Calendar.

Bishop Airport is the gateway to the Eastern Sierra, located just 2 miles east of Bishop, CA. Convenient daily nonstop flight options available seasonally through San Francisco and Denver in the winter and though San Francisco in the summer giving you access to world class climbing, skiing, hiking and fishing! The Bishop Airport is the hub for Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes,  Bishop, Lone Pine, Independence, Big Pine, Tecopa and Shoshone as well as seasonal access to nearby National Parks, including Death Valley, Sequoia Kings and Yosemite. Bishop and neighboring towns offer numerous hotels and dining opportunities, with a friendly, small-town ambiance.  Make Bishop Airport your next flying destination!

The Bishop Airport encourages customers to arrive early and allow ample time for parking, check in, and screening prior to any flight. Be sure to check with your airline on recommended arrival times. 

1. Do you have a REAL ID? Enforcement began May 7, 2025. 
   1. See TSA guidelines: Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint
   2. If you are unable to provide the required acceptable ID, such as a passport or REAL ID, you can pay a $45 fee to use TSA ConfirmID. TSA will then attempt to verify your identity so you can go through security; however, there is no guarantee TSA can do so. Visit Pay.gov to learn more.
2. Purchase Tickets on United Airlines to BIH
3. Check Your United Flight Status - Search by Route or Flight Number
4. Check-in and Airport Processing Times (united.com)
5. Report Lost Items | United Airlines
6. United Airlines Baggage Calculator
7. Plan your trip:
   1. Bishop Information Center  www.bishopvisitor.com 
   2. California Welcome Center Mammoth Lakes  www.visitmammoth.com  
8. Learn about the Locals Discount: https://www.visitmammoth.com/industry/flylocal/

AIRPORT SERVICES

Click for Airport Terminal Map

The Terminal opens at 8:00 a.m. and remains open until the last flight of the day clears, typically by 5pm.  Other businesses in the Terminal have different operational hours, as noted for the individual businesses.

• Restaurant/Lounge
  – Thai Thai Restaurant 760-872-2595
  – Offers a sit-down dining experience (MENU)
  – Open Wednesday - Monday 11:30AM - 3PM for lunch and 4:30-8PM for dinner (CLOSED TUES)
• WiFi Service Available
• Charging Stations Limited
• Water Bottle Filling Station in Gate Area
• Drinking Fountain in Lobby