Mammoth Yosemite Airport

It’s simple, LAX to Mammoth for Thanksgiving week $ 174 round trip on Alaska/​Horizon Air. I’ll never drive again

Mammoth Yosemite Airport is not exactly a full fledged airport. It’s pretty much a runway right outside of Mammoth with only a few flights per day. It’s literally the size of a football field. The waiting room is an igloo. The luggage pick up area is the size of my truck bed. There are multiple cab services next to the luggage pick up. The view of the airport is breathtaking since it’s right next to the mountains. Lastly, the awesome thing about Mammoth Yosemite Airport is you’re on your way in 10 minutes after landing.

Got to my flight 15 mins early and was denied on the plane… This is very disappointing! Security was lazy about it and workers! Never flying out of Alaska airlines again!

The only redeeming quality of this airport is the nice TSA agents. That plus the convenience of being only 10 minutes outside of the city…
There are hassles about flying to/​from small airports. I would have to say the BIGGEST downside is that the ticketing agents all leave the counter when it’s time to board the plane. I have seen multiple people miss their flight because there is simply no one at the counter to help them (even though they arrive prior to the gate closing its doors or the plane leaving. You have to get there early enough to not miss this, but late enough that you don’t spend an hour in a boring waiting room with nothing to do.
The main reason I avoid this airport is the flight delays and possibility of cancellations. One time we were almost re-​routed mid-​flight to Reno (from San Diego), due to poor visibility at the MMH airport. Ain’t nobody got time for that!
Day parking is free, and overnight parking is cheap ($ 8). Last tip: Make sure to check flight statuses to know about any delays!

This is hands down the smallest airport that I’ve ever encountered. The only two airlines at this airport were Alaska and United. They operate turboprop and mini jets respectively. Our flight was delayed for approximately 3 hours. When your flight gets delayed, you are pretty much SOL because the number of flights are extremely limited. Although the staff was extremely nice, there isn’t much at this airport. The prospect of having your flight canceled is daunting. If I fly out of here again, I’d probably take an earlier flight just to ensure I get home in a timely manner.

This is the smallest airport that I’ve ever been to. So getting your luggage and going through security is quick and easy. There is small waiting area in case you arrive early for your departing flight. There ware snacks, drinks, souvenirs, and board games to pass the time. Waiting outside while enjoying the view of the mountains was the best way to wait. So if you don’t want to drive to Mammoth from LA, then the hour flight is the way to go.

Every flight that I’ve had, and at least half of my friends and families flights get canceled. This airport is in the worst place around for wind.

Only gets two stars for the TSA. You’d never expect the TSA to be more helpful and friendly than the airport staff but the staff here are stupid and rude if you can even find them. They really need to hire professionals; seriously these people should be working at McDonalds. I’ll just drive next time and still get home sooner.

Easily the worst airport I’ve ever dealt with. The counter workers left the desk early and we missed our flight because of it. Small town airport with zero customer service. If your airline can’t function properly with the amount of staff you have then think about hiring a couple more useless individuals to not be accommodating. I will make sure everyone I know never flies through here.

Very bumpy ride coming in here in a small plane, but sure is beautiful scenery to enjoy. Nice to fly in instead of long drive to get here. Area is so scenic with snow or no snow. Come here to relax and enjoy as the remoteness cut out the hustle bustle of the city life.

This is a very small airport with infrequent service but it sure is nice to fly into this pretty area if you don’t have time for a long but pretty drive. Security is very pleasant here.

9−19−14 Alaska airlines/​Horizon LAX-​MMH canceled again. Not too dependable. And of course the return was cancelled too.

The tiniest airport I have ever been to, but it is efficient. Only one airlines at this airport, Alaska Air & they have direct flights from LAX.
It’s one of the easiest & fastest airports to get in & out of.

This is NOT an airport. This is a shoebox with paper airplanes flying around.
They almost flew back to SF WITH my luggage. Boo.
They delayed my flight for 3 days. Boo.
They actually have free WiFi. Yay.
The employees are helpful and nice. Yay.

The IT manager for this airport should be fired.
One wifi router with an official sounding name apparently doesn’t have a internet connection.
The second wifi router I connected two with a generic sounding name worked just fine but router still has the default password.

Definitely the smallest airport I’ve ever seen!
One good thing is that they have free wifi.
The (only) gate can get crowded when there’s boarding for more than one plane.
I only saw two counters from the following airlines:
1. Alaska Airlines/​Horizon Airlines
2. United Airlines

Cute as pie for such a iddy biddy teeny weenie airport. TSA is awesome there. No rushing since the checkpoint is just about 3 yards away from security.
Large screen TV (unfortunately only is on ESPN) so the free wifi saves the day. The view from the gate area is spectacular. It’s almost mesmerizing to see Mammoth Mountain and the ski runs from one side and Mt. Morrison facing out towards the runway. It’s free site seeing. Who knew? lol
Anyway, everyone there is friendly. They have a new waiting area tent beside the terminal since there’s more space over there, a bathroom and free wifi as well. Inside is some food, things to purchase to remember Mammoth (T’s, Sweatshirts, Post cards, stickers etc) If you aren’t sure of the flight time to go through security, there is a PA announcement that an be heard both inside and out.
Just be sure not to wait last to show up or last minute to go through security. There is no excuse to be late if you’re sitting outside or in the waiting area. The airlines close down before the flights begins boarding. No excuses and no exceptions. You wouldn’t do that at a place like O’Hare or Newark. Show up late and it’s your problem. 2 hours early for big airports. I would say 1 hour before boarding time at Mammoth. Always Always check your bags in first, then you can go outside or whatever. If you miss your flight. you are S.O.L until the next day. Winter time has a couple of flight options from flight to and from LAX and that’s with Horizion. United has some flights as well (Winter only) but they differ in location day to day so be sure not to screw up.
Summertime last 3 years has only been 1 flight with Horizon to and from LAX. Don’t miss any.
Keep in mind your in the Sierra Nevadas and even though you might show up early, the winds and other variables can make a plane cancel its flight. Don’t verbally beat the employees with an assault of potty mouth when mother nature does her thing. That’s the price you pay for going to a location like this one. Have a plan B and C for travel arrangements.
Good luck!

Cute little airport. It’s a bit tricky to get into (the entrance isn’t marked when heading South on the 395, only when you’re coming up), but we managed to get it eventually. Inside, it’s surprisingly well equipped; it’s a regular airport compacted into a tiny green box.

Easy check-​in process, friendly employees, what more could one want? It took less than 5 minutes to check in and get through security. That’s right, 5 minutes total! Only one plane leaves at a time here and the airport itself can’t even fit 100 people. So it’s well organized and clean. If you’re looking for a place in CA to ski, Mammoth is accesible and quick to get to from almost anywhere. Even from Seattle it only took a few hours to get there.

The approach into the airport is absolutely stunning. If you’re flying from LAX, you come up the central valley, then take a hard right turn over the Sierra. Breathtaking.
It’s a mighty short runway so when the reverse thrusters kick in be prepared to be pinned to your seat.
Unfortunately Horizon only flies turbo props into MMH which, I’m pretty sure, along with standing too close to speakers at shows in my youth are contributing to my hearing loss.
It’s a quaint little terminal. Baggage claim consists of a person driving a little truck 20 feet from the plane and basically handing you your stuff.
It took many years and more than a few legal battles to get commercial air service to Mammoth. I hope the bighorn sheep aren’t too bothered by the occasional flight, ’cause this Portland resident is glad to be spared the hellish 14 hour drive in favor of two quick flights.