Your Desert Arrival Starts Here

A Traveler’s Guide to the Coachella Valley

The Coachella Valley brings together culture, leisure, and desert beauty. Whether you’re here for a tournament, a festival, or a quiet escape, Dunes Air offers the most direct private arrival to everything the region has to offer.

The Closest Private Gateway to the Desert’s Best

Dunes Air sits minutes from Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and Rancho Mirage, making it the most direct private point of arrival for many travelers. The airfield offers a calm alternative to larger terminals and delivers an experience shaped by comfort, clarity, and convenience.

Shorter drive times

to premier resorts, golf courses, and event venues

A remodeled FBO

with quiet lounges, workspaces, refreshments, and private meeting rooms

Fast turn times

for charter and fractional operators

A smoother, calmer arrival

than busy commercial airports

Consistent operations

with professional NATA-certified team

Front view of a small white airplane on a runway at sunset with text reading 'Palm Desert Dunes Air'.

Simple Access to Every Desert City

Dunes Air’s central location in Bermuda Dunes creates an easy starting point for exploring the entire valley.

  • Indian Wells

    8 minutes

  • Palm Desert

    10 minutes

  • La Quinta

    12 minutes

  • Rancho Mirage

    15 minutes

  • Palm Springs

    25 minutes

  • Indio

    25 minutes

Signature Events

Dunes Air serves some of the region’s most prominent events and moments

BNP Paribas Open

Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Often called “Tennis Paradise,” the BNP Paribas Open draws the world’s top professional tennis players and international guests to Indian Wells each March. As the closest airport to the Tennis Garden, Dunes Air offers unmatched convenience.

Coachella & Stagecoach Music Festivals

Empire Polo Club, Indio

Each spring, the Coachella Valley becomes a global destination as Coachella and Stagecoach bring world-class artists, iconic performances, and tens of thousands of visitors to Indio.

Modernism Week

Palm Springs

An international celebration of mid-century architecture and design held every February. Ideal for travelers who appreciate culture, design and curated experiences.

Things to do

Desert Days, Elevated

The Coachella Valley offers a wide range of refined and exciting activities

Woman golfer finishing a swing on a golf course with mountains in the background.

Championship golf

across Palm Desert, Indian Wells, and La Quinta

Resort pool area with green umbrellas and lounge chairs surrounded by palm trees and water features at sunset.

Spa and wellness retreats

in Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert

Crowd at a concert holding up phones and cameras with bright stage lights in the background.

Acrisure Arena

Major venue for concerts and events.

Exterior of Saks Fifth Avenue store at an outdoor shopping center with palm trees and a sign thanking shoppers at El Paseo.

Shopping and dining

along El Paseo

Modern building with curved concrete canopy and palm trees on a sunny day with mountains in the background.

Mid-century architecture tours

Palm Springs

Sunset shining through a spiky Joshua tree in a desert landscape with shrubs and distant mountains.

Desert hiking

with sweeping views and warm canyon trails

Frequently Asked Questions

Traveling to palm springs

Is ground transportation available?

We support chauffeur coordination, rental vehicles, and rideshare access.

What amenities does the FBO offer?

Quiet lounges, private meeting space, shaded outdoor patios, refreshments, and pilot-focused facilities.

Do you support charter and fractional flights?

Yes. Operators such as NetJets, Flexjet, and independent charter companies fly here regularly.

How close is Dunes Air to major destinations?

Most cities and venues are 10 to 20 minutes from the airfield, making it the most convenient private arrival point in the valley.