Originally Posted by kenish

If you have spare time in Lancaster, the town of Mojave is 30 miles north. Hundreds of airliners are mothballed there. It's sort of interesting to see what looks like a major international airport (based on tails) in the middle of the desert. There are good views from area roads and highways; unfortunately close access was shut off after 9/11. There used to be monthly tours (reservation required), I don't know if they still do that. Another good vantage point is the airport cafe.