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March Air Reserve Base (RIV/KRIV) is a military airfield in Riverside, California, established in 1918 as March Field. It transitioned from an active-duty Air Force base to an Air Force Reserve installation in the 1990s and is home to the 452nd Air Mobility Wing and the March Field Air Museum. The field has a joint-use civil component but no scheduled commercial airline service.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know the March Field Air Museum just outside the main gate offers excellent plane-spotting and aviation history without needing base access; check the airshow schedule for rare public access to the flight line.
🚖 Getting There
Metrolink's 91/Perris Valley Line stops at Moreno Valley/March Field, but the station is not at the terminal; you'll need a taxi or rideshare for the final leg. By car, the base is just off I-215 near SR-60 and I-15. Commercial flights are best via Ontario International (ONT), about 20 miles away.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is March Air Reserve Base a commercial airport?
A: No. RIV is primarily a military installation with limited general aviation; there are no scheduled passenger airlines.
Q: Can the public visit March ARB?
A: Access to the active base is restricted, but the March Field Air Museum is open to the public and hosts exhibits and events.
Q: Which airport should commercial travelers use near Riverside?
A: Ontario International Airport (ONT) is about 20 miles northwest and offers the closest major commercial service; John Wayne (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP) are farther options.
Q: What is the airport's history?
A: It opened in 1918 as March Field, named for 2nd Lt. Peyton C. March Jr., and later became March Air Force Base before transitioning to reserve status in 1996.
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