Victorville Airplane Graveyard; 500+ Aircraft | Southern California Logistics Airport June 2021

[@judithschuch5281]

Fascinating place! Thanks for this fantastic glimpse into aviation at rest. 1,000’s of hours of Engineering blood sweat and tears go into each craft. It’s amazing what ingenuity can create and economics can quiet. Your music is powerful. Thank u for sharing this part of the world w us!

[@CaptainMax]

You better go Inside❗️😉 👉 @ have a ride across the airport!

[@bellytripper-nh8ox]

**THOUSANDS OF HOURS, BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS NEEDLESSLY WASTED ON THIS GODDAMN TRAGEDY!!**

[@Travisesty]

I’m a mech @ AAL and seeing the Fed Ex MD11’s brings back memories. We took delivery of 25 of them and the rest deferred to Fed Ex cause they weren’t getting the promised fuel burn I was told. I’m floored there parked cause I see older A300’s etc flying in out Tulsa. MD11 had winglets before they were a thing. Awesome video

[@XLRSAv]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrme5654]

VCV is also an active maintenance facility for the airlines. They also have a paint shop to repaint aircraft or whenever an aircraft is sold and needs to get rebranded. I live in Apple Valley, part of the “High Desert” for 30 yrs and retired USAF (21yrs). Miss George AFB!!

[@section5201]

Amazing, fantastic video XLRS. No words can describe seeing all those planes, they look like they want to come out and fly again!

[@XLRSAv]

I know. I hope most of them get back to flying soon… Especially the A3 80s

[@owenmurray1405]

So sad to see those new planes like 777s 787s and A380s sitting dormant… hopefully somebody will take them soon

[@markandkim66]

Qantas had 3 787-9 stored at VCV. The airline never took delivery of them due to Covid, they’ve since moved to Boeing at Everett for fuselage mods, prior to delivery to Qantas early 2023. 2 A380’s (VH-OQE and VH-OQF) have been retired and salvaged for spare parts to support the remaining Qantas A380 fleet and the last A380 at VCV is due to leave VCV this month, if it already hasn’t left for return to active service.

[@rubio901]

😢😢😢😢

[@AussieGunzel]

Most of these aircraft were just laid off due to covid and returned a few years later to their owners or new owners.

[@timanders3151]

I was a contractor for Boeing AOG up until November of last year, I have since retired. I have been to VCV numerous times. We moved the Juneyao 787, N5029U after it's initial flight certification started. Once completed, it left Boeing in Everett and headed to VCV, and never left. Boeing AOG has a center in VCV, and we did repairs and storage for the avionics from aircraft that had been mothballed. VCV is a popular place Boeing moves aircraft to that carriers for a multitude of reasons never take delivery of. These are machines not just aircraft. They have a soul. It's still sad to see this.

[@XLRSAv]

That’s incredible to hear your story! Very much appreciate it. Aviation is a passion of mine and I’m so glad to have someone else who loves it so much. Thanks for keeping our planes safe.

[@MiturBinEsderty]

I could ask you a million questions your talking to a guy who got a job at an airline to get close to airplanes. I’m obsessed

[@arjanpetersen]

Rlx… it’s just a plane. Some metal box with seats.

[@MurtazaHakim-s7p]

@@arjanpetersenpeople are obssesed of what they like

[@anthonyglee1710]

Excellent video. Virtually brand new aircraft hibernating! Sign of the times.

[@XLRSAv]

Many thanks!

[@WiLNorCaL]

Graveyard??? Five Qantas A380s Wow, that isn't that old of a plane.. Do they reactivate some of the aircraft??

[@XLRSAv]

Yes, many airplanes are simply kept here for safety purposes and will go back into the air at some point!

[@lonzeo]

Would love for them to turn this into an aviation experience where people could go in and just be guided around and shown the different planes that once flew in the sky. Would obviously need to be safe out there too

[@Personal_silent]

I saw the 747’s, that’s most heart breaking to see all the 747’s left by and all airlines……

[@CharlieGolfAviation]

Wow what a lineup! Amazing to see all of these parked up together.

[@Caiden-j9f]

This really broke my heart seeing even a very new plane the 787 just sitting there 😢

[@dr69296]

It was stored there because of COVID-19. I was just there working on a project and most of the graveyard has about 100 planes now.

[@mauricio471]

How can an aircraft too young, too new such a A380 be in the place ? It's just unbelievable !! What about all study, engineering, development, time, money, costs, preparation, tests, projects, everything to produce and assemble this aircraft ? And now we see all of this ending up at Victorville Airplane Graveyard ?? Could somebody please tell me what went wrong ? I just can't understand it !! Greetings from Jundiaí-Brazil.

[@XLRSAv]

Hello Mauricio, welcome to XLRS! I also express frustrations regarding the situations. It does not make sense is most situations, however, all A380 Qantas aircraft will get back to service in the near future.

[@justarandomguywithoutabear7234]

Money my friend money. They would trash masterpieces like A380 or 747 just to gain more money. It is that simple.

[@luuk9893]

Most of the newer plande are stores, they will get back in service abt time, Shame to see the md-11 and 747 go.

[@Pontiac2001GT]

Since this video was made during Covid - my guess is temporary storage due to the pandemic. I looked up one of the #'s for a Qantas 380 in the video - it's back in service doing daily flights.

[@markandkim66]

All of the Qantas A380’s in this video have left VCV to re-enter commercial operations, except for VH-OQE and VH-OQF which have been retired and salvaged for spare parts to support the remaining Qantas A380 fleet.

[@jorgefigueroa4437]

Norwegian Dreamliners was used originally on San Juan to Norway routes

[@CreepHimself]

Oh this is where i left my plane.. Thanks for showing 😊

[@Coloradoplanes]

Wow, I’ve never seen any Delta 777 in such a long time. Poor thing. Also, super fascinating.

[@XLRSAv]

Thank you! Yes it’s very sad to see the DL 777 retired so early.

[@annetteslife]

Thank you for showing the Air Canada planes😊

[@XLRSAv]

Of course.

[@annetteslife]

@@XLRSAv you are welcome

[@MatrixDiscovery]

Amazing some of them still look new

[@cabovermike]

Brilliant video and music ,a look back at sad times with all these beutifull planes parked for years in some cases and permanently in others, i think the worst result of covid pandemic was the loss of the 747,s and even some 380,s. I wonder how many are still imprisoned there now in late 2023 ? Its almost like looking at caged birds in a pet shop viewing this video,I just want to let them free.

[@RFToob]

Cool! Hey Do they try to lift-off during big windstorms there?

[@XLRSAv]

We personally have not witnessed any air traffic, but would assume that departures are only done when the weather conditions are favorable!

[@asciiavatar]

My father was stationed there from 85-91 back when it was George Air Force Base. Makes sense they would store planes there. Victorville is part of what's called the 'high desert', it's high in elevation and surrounded in all directions by mountains meaning little to no moisture is in that area. In the six years we lived there it maybe rained 3 times. Perfect place to house planes.

[@XLRSAv]

I agree. Glad you enjoyed it!! I thank your dad for his service!

[@leezinke4351]

I wanted to save all of them!

[@user-fv2tj8en4g]

someday the world will need them to fly again incase of a WW3 or whatever going to happen

[@leezinke4351]

@@user-fv2tj8en4g I really hope WW3 doesn’t happen.

[@paulzuccarello3446]

Can you take photos outside the fence no problems?

[@senthilkumarpanneerselvam6657]

How they shifted all those planes over here !!! 🤔

[@XLRSAv]

Lots of careful maneuvering and planning!!

[@JamesStiles-ij3mm]

Why do some of the aircraft apear to be in level 1 preservation? Did the owners die or are they out of action?

[@JamesStiles-ij3mm]

Did they exceed the service life of the aircraft?

[@kennethpeterson4068]

Maybe they should build a recycling facility there..

[@petelove9731]

Hi everyone. I’m really surprised they don’t do tours. The country is built on enterprise and making money. A four hour tour in a 14 seat air conditioned minibus with a few breaks. If I’m paying all that money to go out there from the U.K., I’d be more than happy to pay £50 for the privilege. Thank you for the film.

[@XLRSAv]

Thank you for watching. We take it there may have been tours years ago, but have since ceased operation due to COVID. We did ask for one and receive a hard “no”.

[@petelove9731]

@@XLRSAv Very sad that reaction really. They are just planes and we are just enthusiasts. I mean I’m not asking to make out with the bosses wife😂

[@janindekeu107]

Sadly no visits, but you got a pretty good sight there from behind the fence. It is worth to go there from LA? Is it easy circle the fence?

[@petelove9731]

@@janindekeu107 Hi there. I have visited this part of the world many many times in the 80’s and 90’s. Great circuit to do, LA, San Diego, Yuma, Tucson, Phoenix, Vegas. I’m afraid I got fed with constantly being asked ‘what am I doing’? I was once given the ok by the local authorities and the tower to sit on a grass mound at Pittsburgh but was asked to leave after an hour as passengers on a US Air plane saw me pointing a gun at their plane🙄 It was of course a camera. Just had enough after that. Took the car back to the rental office, got a plane to Charlotte and flew back to the U.K. 1999 that was, never been since. Good luck on your travels.

[@55Reever]

I know most of these air frames have just timed out, but I would bet there are some that have service time left.

[@XLRSAv]

I agree. 2 of Qantas’s A380, however, are in the process of scrapping. Also, any DC-10s there are out for good, however the deltas on the main runway should be back soon. Not to mention the A350s and MAXs that are scheduled to be delivered in the next 36 months.

[@felixmejia76]

All these beautiful planes just sitting there rotting away...

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Even Qantas flying kangaroo and air New Zealand 😮 😊❤🇦🇺🇳🇿🤝😎✌👍

[@leonardodiaz1859]

the mexican presidential plane is for sale do you think someone or a company will buy it?

[@XLRSAv]

Hmm. Not sure. It has been collecting dust and costing the government $30M a year though…

[@willhays3963]

I want to buy it

[@peterf1001]

Do you sell viceo clips? i am intrested in the clip from 6:04 to 6:33

[@XLRSAv]

Hi Peter! Yes, we would be happy to provide you with a clean copy of that footage. Do you have a more direct way we can contact you? I can message you through Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. How’s that sound?

[@CaitHasStopped]

Does anyone know the name of the first song? The name given for it isn’t right and I really like the music

[@XLRSAv]

Apologies. The songs got copyrighted so had to be changed.

[@CaitHasStopped]

@@XLRSAvthat’s ok! Do you know the name of the song that plays first in the current version? It’s very beautiful

[@ramamurthyms6585]

Boeing 747s are masterpiece s of Engineering

[@paulputnam2305]

What happened to the cloudless desert skies?

[@XLRSAv]

🤫🤫🤫

[@justfIy]

2:51 back in the sky

[@TheProG2010]

Some of them were parked up due to Covid 19 And Delivery Delays

[@ronparrish6666]

I wonder if I can buy just the nose section of say an old 737 or dc9 with all instruments still in it and put it on a flatbed and shipped to my place for a man cave and what would it cost what a party room

[@paulrom446]

That. Sounds good! The late Clint Groves ATP (Air Transport Photography) had the Bulkhead and a Cosmetic 7panel of windows from a 727-,200 He also had a Waterbed in it!

[@johnfisher747]

Ffs people, have you forgotten that during covid thousands of aircraft were laid up. I really despair that people only have five minute memories. It’s really depressing.

[@sge18992]

Are you allowed to take droneshots there or is ir restricted?

[@XLRSAv]

It can be restricted but in the case of this video, we received authorization to fly due to the inactive airfield the day we were there.

[@bacomiric1681]

They look as new. Are those airplanes gonna be used again?

[@XLRSAv]

Most that we got close to will. With the exception of any FedEx (722, DC-10) and some other A310s and A340s, all aircraft (73M, ANZ 77W, and A388 except for 2) will be back or are already back in service.

[@ChrisZoomER]

It's so depressing how many of these were retired prematurely!

[@XLRSAv]

Good think is the a380s will be back

[@ChrisZoomER]

@@XLRSAv YAY!!!

[@timanders3151]

@@XLRSAv never happen. There is no market for that.

[@XLRSAv]

@@timanders3151 Turns out, 3 have already gotten back into service and 10 more are scheduled to return by 2024.

[@Oduck22]

I’ve looked on Google Earth and tried to find the best places to photograph without crossing unauthorized property. Is there a particular spot that was best?

[@XLRSAv]

All of these spots were outside of fences and boundaries and the last spot with the A380s is accessible via a backroad and 2 dirt roads. If you have a drone or a small lens, that can fit through the fence, you should be able to get great shots!

[@Oduck22]

@@XLRSAv thanks 😊 appreciate the help

[@flyaccelerated]

Great Video!

[@sivvaersin]

Görüntüler için Teşekkürler 🙏🏻

[@jafl1971]

There's a lot of modern planes 787, A-350, 777. I though graveyards would be full of 757, 767, MD-83, 727, MD-11, 747 and those obsolete aircrafts.

[@XLRSAv]

Luckily, the A359s and 788 and 789s are awaiting arrival to their airlines. Unfortunately, most of the 777s here, mainly the 772s are here to stay. Also unfortunately, most of the 76s, 75s, 72s have been scrapped upon arrival. However, most MD-11s, DC-10s and 747s have survived and only have partial scrapping.

[@AaronHarberg]

I see a lot of retired Southwest 737s!

[@ronaldhawkins974]

I don't get it. Some of airplanes ✈️ can still be flying

[@XLRSAv]

Yes, many are now flying

[@fw1421]

Are they just dumped there and the owners give them up to the airport to do with what they please or are they paying rent on the tarmac they occupy?

[@AntonioOcegueda-m5h]

Una pregunta el avion de la fuersa aerea mexicanaque ase ahi en ese lote ?

[@XLRSAv]

Sí sí. ¿Qué es su pregunta?

[@helicoptersandmore5519]

Wow we have one here at Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson Arizona!

[@XLRSAv]

I’ll be visiting there in December! Also, I’ll visit MaranaPinal.

[@helicoptersandmore5519]

@@XLRSAv Yeah I would love to see those! I haven't been to pinal airpark yet but been to and inside Davis Monthan but not to the bone yard but been to the outside of it I'll have a video out today of it maybe. Are you going inside of the bone yard and if how or the tour with pima air and space museum if they are still giving those.

[@XLRSAv]

@@helicoptersandmore5519 I’ll subscribe to you to see it!

[@helicoptersandmore5519]

@@XLRSAv Ok thanks!🔥 I'll have to search for the video and it was on my phone so you probably won't get the notification because it's a short!

[@EdwardHunter-z5v]

Thanks,I need the address. 1:29

[@noerodriguez9047]

That means the airport it’s very big? Having 500 planes parked in it needs big room

[@XLRSAv]

HUGE facility!

[@craigmoy5428]

pretty sure those qantas A380 are all back flying now

[@XLRSAv]

All except for the 2 closest to the NZ All Blacks 77W. Those two were unfortunately scrapped at VCV. Registrations were VH-OQE, Delivered December 2009, and VH-OQF, Delivered Jan 2010.

[@craigmoy5428]

@@XLRSAv Tragic when the big birds die. Demand is massively back in Australia, despite Qantas charging way too much for travel. Nothing is better than a 380 as a ride experience, spent plenty of time in these and the old 747's in business class mainly between Australia and the US and partly Europe. On a 380 to Europe for holidays this time in July. Back in an Emirates 380...

[@EpicThe112]

If you look at the LH Jumbo jet it can do non-revenue flight Victorville Newark returns to Frankfurt Rhein-Main Airbase from EWR as LH403.

[@lokesh303101]

AirFreight Companies got the advantage!

[@AlbeTaverasTheTruckspotterBack]

4:30 i was owned that 747 that i buyed of united and then i decided to retire it

[@pieterdippenaar3786]

Why are there so many planes and what happens to fuel oils and hydrolic fluids

[@XLRSAv]

Those are interesting questions: (1) Most of these planes, since we filmed it in June 2021, we’re parked due to Covid flight restrictions (QF 388, Air Canada, Air New Zealand). The 737 Maxs were parked following the 2 fatal accidents in 2018 and 2019. Unfortunately, many of the Maxs are still there. Other aircraft included the 787 Dreamliner that was parked their due to delays in orders from the pandemic. (2) In terms of fuel oils and hydronic fluids, all are draining when the aircraft reach the graveyard so that sediment does not build up and that fuel is used for other aircraft flying. (3) The other reason why aircraft (340, MD11, DC10, 747) at VCV were unfortunately retired either due to their age, fuel efficiency, or due to covid. BA, UA, and other airlines turned away from quad and trijets during the pandemic as 787s, A350s and other twin jets we’re ordered and delivered.

[@flyaccelerated]

The 380s were gone as of a few months ago.

[@JOSHWYARDTRAVELS]

Thats crazy!😮

[@jayda7664]

Why didn’t u go inside?

[@XLRSAv]

It is off limits to the public 😢

[@stevesulligan1080]

It is disturbing sad to see so what appears to be good quality planes rusting away. Are these planes deadlined for good?

[@XLRSAv]

Most all md 11, dc10 and 340/747s are, but the 737 max, 787, and 388s are almost all back in service.

[@milenatomanic25]

I checked the regs of the planes, they are being "stored"

[@greenzx9r]

Hey ive found a plane I've been on @!@! On the 11th of May 2015 I went from Brisbane to Los Angeles on the Virgin Australia "caves Beach" shown at 0:49 I have a photo of it before we boarded in Brisbane.

[@XLRSAv]

Woah that’s incredible! DM us on instagram with the photo and we’ll repost it with credit on our story!

[@FemurBoneII]

Now it’s flying almost daily with Qatar Airways

[@justfIy]

3:32 in the skies

[@valterp528]

great work

[@UrbanExplorationBySabrina]

Das macht mich unendlich traurig ich als Leidenschaftliche Planespotterin die Flugzeuge etc liebt echt schlimm sowas zu sehen die schönen Maschinen die schönen Cargos könnte heulen 😖🤧😭

[@XLRSAv]

In der Tat. Diese Flugzeuge hatten alle ein großartiges Leben und ich hoffe, dass einige bald ein neues Leben bekommen können. Diese MD-11s aber 😢

[@davidevans2629]

There brand new aircraft.how is this possible.Theres millions of miles left in these aircraft.

[@XLRSAv]

I wish I knew

[@Pontiac2001GT]

Covid probably based on the date of the video...

[@ac7-maverick576]

And why there are 787 they are rlly young

[@XLRSAv]

Those are not yet delivered and awaiting a flight to their designated country and airports. Also, the Jenayo air 787 is a test bed for BOEING.

[@Alvin_Railway-Transport]

4:05 Sriwijaya Air 🇲🇨

[@jayda7664]

I want to go so bad but not sure if u can actually enter

[@XLRSAv]

I wish we could, but after emailing back with the head of OPS there, we were denied access for a tour. The views from the locations we found proved to be pretty good, but we hope to get closer footage when we return soon.

[@kensaxmusic6108]

Can I get a plane here to purchase

[@XLRSAv]

Haha. I wonder if you could.

[@markamahmarto6086]

The Air New Zealand B777s Are 777-200 not New

[@kurthuber7747]

Qantas A380's are probably back in service now.(1/21/22)

[@XLRSAv]

Unfortunately not. Only one Qantas A388 has come back to service from there. It can be seen here departing and arriving at LAX on 1/16/22: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJqYhIWBfZ2apKc

[@XLRSAv]

Thanks for watching though.

[@justtheguy27]

Lovely footage!! I knew that the tail fins of large planes are high, but to be able to see so much from that height made me realise how high it actually is!!

[@XLRSAv]

Indeed. Thank you so much for watching!! I agree; the top of an A380 tail is roughly 75 feet high!!

[@opassaroresgatado]

5:48 Bro Tam A350....

[@salvatory2012]

Not all planes live forever may they rest in peace

[@user-fv2tj8en4g]

more like may they rest in piece

[@rabbi1431]

Dude these airplanes when they died they're making me sad

[@grandadneal8114]

My dream job is working there

[@fannytran1393]

They should make this airplane ✈️ in Air BB

[@abdielbelvadananjaya9895]

Sriwijaya air??

[@MARIASANTASANTA-wp4it]

0:10

[@luigifreda7139]

is not possible to see an Airbus A380 lying on an abandoned runway, it's heartbreaking

[@AlbeTaverasTheTruckspotterBack]

Idk but they autorized me to enter the graveyard for a documentary

[@XLRSAv]

Really! I’d love to see some of your footage!

[@Angel.p.games2013]

06:04 ¿...y la rifa apá? 🐀

[@CaitHasStopped]

Some of them don’t even look like they finished being made

[@XLRSAv]

During this time, Boeing had a hold on 787 deliveries (specifically the -8 and -10 series), so many were parked here during 2020-2021 before deliveries.

[@westhavenor9513]

Those 787's in Norwegian livery always remind me of an aroused male canine

[@karl_nxzyn]

Back in 2016 I took a China airlines 747-400 and I miss it

[@XLRSAv]

Remember the registration possibly? Might be cargo now.

[@AntonioOcegueda-m5h]

El avion mexicano hermoso.

[@XLRSAv]

Sí; es magnífico.

[@D98Flyer]

✌🏻✌🏻🇩🇪🇩🇪✈✈ Wow

[@Hemidakota]

Instead of using BLACK PLASTIC to cover windows, USE WHITE to reflect the sunrays.

[@CaptainMax]

You better go Inside❗️😉 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/en3dYaiwnLmHrKc have a ride across the airport!

[@Bryanfisher6534]

737 max still grounded after 2 faitftul crashes

[@れーるすたー]

ここどこですが？

[@XLRSAv]

The airfield is located in California!

[@rabbi1431]

RiP Qantas

[@ram_prajapati_pvt]

Jet airways 😢

[@Dbodell8000]

All these perfectly good airplanes sitting idle yet airlines continue to order hundreds more. Seems incredibly wasteful?

[@XLRSAv]

I completely agree. Especially if they are under 20-30 yrs old

[@ganyi-fx5uw]

IN SIDE RESIDENT EVIL PS2 GAME 😁 THE FIRST HOME

[@robertfencl4401]

Sad sight-'roos with nothing to do!

[@cmr58]

Buy a tripod next time!!! thanks anyways.

[@XLRSAv]

Yep! Everything in this film was handheld (hence the shakes) but we’ve now invested in much higher end stabilization and camera gear!

[@phamtuphonghue9655]

Tôi thấy 1 chiếc máy bay vna kìa!!!🥹🥹🥹