Eastern Sierra Regional Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
BIH
ICAO Code
KBIH
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (Bishop, California) is a small regional airport serving Bishop and the eastern Sierra Nevada area. It primarily handles regional commercial flights and general aviation; operations can be seasonal with higher demand in winter and summer tourist periods.

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
Elevation: 1256 m
37.3731, -118.3640

Getting to and From Eastern Sierra Regional Airport #

Main transport options are by car, taxi, or local shuttle; the airport is a short drive to Bishop and a longer drive to nearby resorts.

  • Car / rental: Rental cars are commonly used to reach Bishop and destinations in the Eastern Sierra; driving to Bishop is a short trip while Mammoth Lakes is roughly an hour in normal conditions.
  • Taxi / shuttle: Local taxis and private shuttles operate but may require advance booking, especially during ski season.
  • Public transport: There is no rail service; public bus options are limited and seasonal.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Eastern Sierra Regional Airport #

Facilities are modest and geared to regional traffic: a small passenger terminal with limited food and drink options and basic passenger services.

  • Wi‑Fi / charging: Expect limited or intermittent Wi‑Fi; bring chargers or a power bank.
  • Food & drink: Small café or vending machines may be available; full-service restaurants are in town.
  • Luggage: No formal left‑luggage service; oversized baggage handling may be constrained.
  • Accessibility: Basic accessible facilities are typically available; confirm arrangements ahead of travel.

Tips for Eastern Sierra Regional Airport #

  • To reach Mammoth Lakes from Bishop (Eastern Sierra Regional) expect about an hour by car; factor in snow conditions in winter.
  • Check flight schedules seasonality - service to this airport is often seasonal and can be reduced outside winter/summer peaks.

Weather & Climate near Eastern Sierra Regional Airport #

Climate

Eastern Sierra Regional Airport's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -5°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5° 11°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 14°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
17°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 3°C. Almost no rain.

82 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
21°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
26°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
12° 31°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
15° 35°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
14° 34°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
10° 30°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 4°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
24°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

78 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 16°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5° 12°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

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