Self-Serve Fuel in California
27 FBOs with self-service fuel · Updated daily
Average Self-Serve Savings
$0.72/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 August 25, 2026
| # | FBO | Airport | Jet-A | 100LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thermal Self ServeBest Price | KTRM | $5.67 | N/A |
| 2 | First Flight | KSDM | $5.98 | N/A |
| 3 | ACI Jet - San Luis Obispo | KSBP | $6.29 | $7.82 |
| 4 | Imperial Flying Service | KIPL | $6.35 | $7.35 |
| 5 | McClellan Jet Services | KMCC | $6.47 | $7.47 |
| 6 | Luxivair SBD | KSBD | $6.60 | $7.30 |
| 7 | Visalia Municipal Airport | KVIS | $6.70 | $7.00 |
| 8 | Ascension Group Partners | KSMO | $6.71 | N/A |
| 9 | Modern Aviation Executive | KSAC | $6.73 | $7.73 |
| 10 | Central Coast Jet Center | KSMX | $6.78 | $7.49 |
| 11 | Modesto Jet Center | KMOD | $6.79 | $7.75 |
| 12 | Loyd's Aviation | KPRB | $6.80 | $7.85 |
| 13 | Mojave Air & Space Port | KMHV | $6.80 | $7.00 |
| 14 | Raincross Aviation Services | KRAL | $6.85 | N/A |
| 15 | RAS JETPORT - Riverside | KRAL | $6.85 | $7.15 |
| 16 | Cardan Aircraft Services | KRBL | $6.95 | $7.84 |
| 17 | Channel Islands Aviation | KCMA | $7.06 | $7.71 |
| 18 | KAISERAIR, INC - Santa Rosa Jet Center | KSTS | $7.15 | $8.65 |
| 19 | Sonoma Jet Center | KSTS | $7.19 | $8.64 |
| 20 | Signature Aviation | KSBA | $7.23 | $7.99 |
| 21 | Rossi Aircraft | KPAO | $7.40 | $7.65 |
| 22 | The Park VNY | KVNY | $7.53 | N/A |
| 23 | Jet West GateOne | KSNS | $7.69 | $7.47 |
| 24 | MH Fuels | KWJF | $7.88 | $8.38 |
| 25 | Archer | KHHR | $8.04 | $9.44 |
| 26 | Bishop Airport | KBIH | $8.50 | $6.55 |
| 27 | Monterey Jet Center, LLC | KMRY | $8.99 | N/A |
Self-Serve Fuel in California
We list 27 self-serve locations across 25 airports in California. On average they price $0.72/gal below full-service at the same field — about $36 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 $5.67/gal at Thermal Self Serve (KTRM) in Jacqueline Cochran, as of August 25, 2026.
How much can self-serve fuel save in California?
Self-serve pumps in California average $0.72/gal below full-service at the same airport — about $36 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.