Self-Serve Fuel in California
27 FBOs with self-service fuel · Updated daily
Average Self-Serve Savings
$0.85/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 October 12, 2026
| # | FBO | Airport | Jet-A | 100LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First FlightBest Price | KSDM | $6.32 | N/A |
| 2 | Imperial Flying Service | KIPL | $6.35 | $7.35 |
| 3 | Thermal Self Serve | KTRM | $6.50 | N/A |
| 4 | Visalia Municipal Airport | KVIS | $6.70 | $7.00 |
| 5 | Ascension Group Partners | KSMO | $6.71 | N/A |
| 6 | Mojave Air & Space Port | KMHV | $6.80 | $7.00 |
| 7 | ACI Jet - San Luis Obispo | KSBP | $6.99 | $8.52 |
| 8 | Channel Islands Aviation | KCMA | $7.01 | $7.99 |
| 9 | Modesto Jet Center | KMOD | $7.04 | $8.00 |
| 10 | Luxivair SBD | KSBD | $7.04 | $7.74 |
| 11 | Raincross Aviation Services | KRAL | $7.09 | N/A |
| 12 | KAISERAIR, INC - Santa Rosa Jet Center | KSTS | $7.15 | $8.65 |
| 13 | McClellan Jet Services | KMCC | $7.17 | $8.17 |
| 14 | Signature Aviation | KSBA | $7.23 | $7.99 |
| 15 | RAS JETPORT - Riverside | KRAL | $7.27 | $7.49 |
| 16 | Sonoma Jet Center | KSTS | $7.29 | $8.74 |
| 17 | Modern Aviation Executive | KSAC | $7.30 | $8.30 |
| 18 | Rossi Aircraft | KPAO | $7.40 | $7.65 |
| 19 | Loyd's Aviation | KPRB | $7.50 | $8.65 |
| 20 | Central Coast Jet Center | KSMX | $7.58 | $8.29 |
| 21 | Cardan Aircraft Services | KRBL | $7.72 | $8.05 |
| 22 | The Park VNY | KVNY | $7.99 | N/A |
| 23 | MH Fuels | KWJF | $7.99 | $8.49 |
| 24 | Jet West GateOne | KSNS | $8.32 | $8.41 |
| 25 | Archer | KHHR | $8.97 | $10.37 |
| 26 | Monterey Jet Center, LLC | KMRY | $8.99 | N/A |
| 27 | Bishop Airport | KBIH | $9.29 | $7.17 |
Self-Serve Fuel in California
We list 27 self-serve locations across 25 airports in California. On average they price $0.85/gal below full-service at the same field — about $43 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 $6.32/gal at First Flight (KSDM) in Brown Field, as of October 12, 2026.
How much can self-serve fuel save in California?
Self-serve pumps in California average $0.85/gal below full-service at the same airport — about $43 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.