Planes gathered on the playa at a TobyCon fly-in
Backcountry Fly-In Events

TobyCon

Two events a year. Bring your own wings.

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Low approach over the desert
Runway 17 at Kern Valley
Kern River from the air
Formation on the playa
2026 Season

June at Kern (L05), October before BLFC at NV39. Each event runs Thursday through Sunday with daily fly-outs, formation flying, food, and camp.

On-airport camping at Kern Valley Airport
June 2026
June 25–28, 2026 Kernville, CA

Kern Valley
Fly-In

Kern Valley Airport · L05

On-airport camping in the Kern River Valley

L05 — Runway 17/35: 3,500 × 50 ft · Asphalt · Elev. 2,614 ft MSL
  • On-airport camping with showers
  • Daily fly-outs to nearby backcountry strips
  • Afternoon activities — river rafting & more
  • Formation flying
  • Kern River walking distance from camp
  • Café and crew car on field
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Planes parked on the Nevada playa at NV39
October 2026
October 8-11, 2026 Lovelock, NV

Nevada
Fly-In

Nevada Airways Airport · NV39

Pre-BLFC fly-out to a private desert strip in northern Nevada.

NV39 — Runway 18/36: 3,503 × 50 ft · Dirt · Elev. 3,904 ft MSL
  • On-site hangar with full amenities
  • Daily fly-outs to Great Basin backcountry
  • Formation flying
  • Remote desert camp atmosphere
  • Private airstrip — exclusive to attendees
  • Departure to RNO for BLFC on Monday
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What's included

Bring Your Airplane.
We've Got the Rest.

TobyCon is a free-to-register, invite-only fly-in for pilots who want to explore the backcountry with a solid group. Attendees share a group buy-in for campsite, food, and beverages — typically around $100 per person.

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    Daily Fly-Outs Morning flights to backcountry strips, playas, and off-airport destinations you won’t find on your own.
  • 🍳
    Group Food & Drinks Shared breakfasts and dinners on-site, plus a well-stocked group bar. All covered by the group buy-in.
  • ◈
    Formation Flying Structured formation flights for those who want them. All experience levels welcome.
  • ⛺
    On-Field Camp Park your plane steps from your tent. Stay up late, sleep under the stars, wake up at the airport.
Planes parked on the playa at sunset
Kern River from the air
Low approach over the desert
Ready to Fly In?

June 25–28 · Kern Valley

Spots are limited and invite-only. Register now to get your application in.

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