Self-Serve Fuel in California
27 FBOs with self-service fuel · Updated daily
Average Self-Serve Savings
$0.45/gal
compared to full-service in California
Self-serve fuel pumps let you fuel your own aircraft at a lower price. Below are all FBOs in California offering self-service fuel, ranked by price.
Prices updated daily · Last updated July 8, 2026
| # | FBO | Airport | Jet-A | 100LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First FlightBest Price | KSDM | $5.78 | N/A |
| 2 | ACI Jet - San Luis Obispo | KSBP | $6.07 | $7.60 |
| 3 | Imperial Flying Service | KIPL | $6.35 | $7.35 |
| 4 | Luxivair SBD | KSBD | $6.40 | $7.10 |
| 5 | Thermal Self Serve | KTRM | $6.44 | N/A |
| 6 | Archer | KHHR | $6.48 | $7.88 |
| 7 | Channel Islands Aviation | KCMA | $6.59 | $7.25 |
| 8 | Ascension Group Partners | KSMO | $6.71 | N/A |
| 9 | Jet West GateOne | KSNS | $6.71 | $7.65 |
| 10 | Modern Aviation Executive | KSAC | $6.72 | $7.72 |
| 11 | Loyd's Aviation | KPRB | $6.79 | $7.75 |
| 12 | Mojave Air & Space Port | KMHV | $6.80 | $7.00 |
| 13 | Visalia Municipal Airport | KVIS | $6.80 | $7.00 |
| 14 | RAS JETPORT - Riverside | KRAL | $6.85 | $7.15 |
| 15 | Raincross Aviation Services | KRAL | $6.85 | N/A |
| 16 | Central Coast Jet Center | KSMX | $6.98 | $7.78 |
| 17 | Monterey Jet Center, LLC | KMRY | $6.99 | N/A |
| 18 | McClellan Jet Services | KMCC | $7.02 | $8.02 |
| 19 | Signature Aviation | KSBA | $7.03 | $8.03 |
| 20 | Modesto Jet Center | KMOD | $7.12 | $8.09 |
| 21 | KAISERAIR, INC - Santa Rosa Jet Center | KSTS | $7.15 | $8.65 |
| 22 | Sonoma Jet Center | KSTS | $7.19 | $8.64 |
| 23 | The Park VNY | KVNY | $7.20 | N/A |
| 24 | Bishop Airport | KBIH | $7.58 | $6.71 |
| 25 | MH Fuels | KWJF | $7.67 | $8.17 |
| 26 | Cardan Aircraft Services | KRBL | $7.75 | $7.98 |
| 27 | Rossi Aircraft | KPAO | $8.29 | $8.40 |
Self-Serve Fuel in California
We list 27 self-serve locations across 25 airports in California. On average they price $0.45/gal below full-service at the same field — about $23 on a 50-gallon fill.
Self-serve pumps let you fuel your own aircraft without an into-plane fee, and many run 24/7 — handy for pre-dawn departures or late arrivals when the line crew is off. Most accept major credit and aviation fuel cards. The savings are largest on bigger fills, so self-serve is especially worth seeking out on cross-country legs.
Self-Serve Fuel in California: FAQ
Where can I find the cheapest self-serve fuel in California?
The cheapest self-serve fuel in California is $5.78/gal at First Flight (KSDM) in Brown Field, as of July 8, 2026.
How much can self-serve fuel save in California?
Self-serve pumps in California average $0.45/gal below full-service at the same airport — about $23 on a 50-gallon fill, since self-serve avoids the into-plane fee.
How many self-serve fuel locations are in California?
We list 27 self-serve locations across 25 airports in California, updated daily from AirNav.