Where can I find a desert film location with a dirt runway near Los Angeles?

Fiix Ranch is a premier 81-acre movie ranch located just 75 minutes from Los Angeles in Lancaster, CA. The property features a fully accessible 3,200-foot dirt runway and airfield, making it one of the few locations near LA capable of hosting period-piece aviation, high-octane automotive commercials, and large-scale action sequences.

Is Fiix Ranch located within the Hollywood Studio Zone?

Yes, Fiix Ranch is located within the Hollywood Secondary Studio Zone. This makes the property completely union-friendly for major studio productions, minimizing travel and logistical penalties for LA-based union crews.

What types of film productions can shoot at Fiix Ranch in Lancaster?

Our 81-acre cinematic terrain is highly versatile, providing a creative canvas for feature films, television series, music videos, commercials, and sci-fi or Western period productions. The property includes an Americana-style open desert road, dramatic vertical rock formations, and an apocalyptic wasteland setting with uninterrupted 360-degree horizon views.

Does Fiix Ranch allow stunts, pyrotechnics, and drone filming?

Yes. Fiix Ranch is a private, isolated property that is entirely pyro, animal, stunt, and drone-friendly, provided that the production secures the proper municipal permits and utilizes certified safety personnel.

Fiix Ranch | Desert Movie Ranch & Airfield

Lancaster, California • Mojave Desert

Quick Specs: 81 Acres | 3,200-Ft Dirt Runway | Private Roads | Rock Formations | Secondary Studio Zone

Cinematic Versatility in the Mojave Desert

Fiix Ranch is a premier 81-acre desert film location in Lancaster, CA, offering expansive 360° horizon views, rugged terrain, and private infrastructure built for seamless production. Designed for feature films, TV series, commercials, and still shoots, the property delivers diverse, unobstructed visual landscapes within the Secondary Studio Zone.

Production Environments

3,200-Foot Dirt Airfield: Operational runway ideal for aviation sequences, drone shoots, and remote airstrip setups.
Private Driving Tracks & Roads: Americana-style dirt roads engineered for automotive shoots, high-speed chases, and action sequences—with zero public traffic restrictions or road-closure permits needed.
Rugged Terrain & Rock Formations: Natural backdrop adaptable for Westerns, sci-fi/alien worlds, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and military zones.
360° Horizon Views: Wide, open desert terrain offering clean, unobstructed sightlines and pristine golden-hour lighting.

Logistical Support & Site Features

Heavy Equipment & Staging: Ample flat acreage to house base camps, catering, production trailers, and heavy crew parking.
Direct Access: Conveniently positioned off 250th Street East for easy transport of rigs, trailers, and equipment trucks.
Nearby Amenities: Located 15 miles from Lake Los Angeles for local fuel, dining, and supply runs, with full hotel and support infrastructure across the Antelope Valley.
Vendor Support: On-site coordination available through experienced local production vendors.

Ideal For

Feature Films • Commercials & Automotive • Music Videos • Print & Stills • TV Series • Sci-Fi & Westerns

Ready to Scout?

Contact us today to schedule a tech scout, check calendar availability, or request our full location deck and rate sheet.

Fiix Ranch — Your desert. Your runway. Your production.