GTA 5 Vehicle Locations

Where to find jets, attack helicopters, rare cars, boats and submarines in GTA 5, with every spawn point linked to its exact spot on our interactive map.

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This guide lists 69 vehicle spawn points in Los Santos, Blaine County and Cayo Perico, grouped by vehicle class: fighter jets at Fort Zancudo, police helicopters on station roofs, the Adder outside Sessanta Nove, story rewards such as the Space Docker and plenty of everyday work vehicles. Each row tells you where to look, what it takes to get the vehicle and whether it applies to story mode, GTA Online or both.

Using the map

  • Select Show on map in any table to open the GTA 5 Interactive Map focused on that spawn point. The popup shows the area, any unlock condition, the exact in-game X, Y and Z coordinates and a link to the source.
  • Use the layer buttons to show or hide the Vehicles layer, or type a name such as Buzzard or Kraken into the map search.
  • Mark spots as found or favorite as you go. Progress is saved in your browser and can sync to an optional account.
  • Use Copy link in a popup to share a spot with a friend.

How vehicle spawns work.

  • Most of these are parked-vehicle spawn points. The game only creates the vehicle when you get close to a spot that is out of view, so a spot can be empty. If it is, drive away until it is out of sight and come back.
  • Story means the spot is confirmed in story mode. Many of these also exist in GTA Online, but they have not been checked one by one. Online only marks Cayo Perico, which is not part of story mode.
  • Medium confidence means GTA Wiki only confirms the general area, the vehicle is picked from a random pool, or the spot comes from game data alone (details).
  • Returning players are accounts that also played the original PS3 or Xbox 360 version. Rockstar added the Dodo seaplane, the Duke O'Death, the Kraken submarine and a faster Xero Blimp as rewards for them with the PS4, Xbox One and PC versions.

Getting ready for the next game instead? The GTA 6 Interactive Map covers Leonida with the same tools.

Planes, jets and blimps

Fort Zancudo has the military jets, LSIA has most civilian planes, and a few aircraft only appear after a story unlock. Jets need a long runway, so taxi to one before you take off.

VehicleWhereHow to get itModeMap
P-996 LAZERFort Zancudo, beside the runway south of the Titan rowGet in low or over the fence, run to the jet and take off at once. Being spotted brings four stars.Story & OnlineShow on map: P-996 LAZER – Fort Zancudo (runway side)
P-996 LAZERFort Zancudo, outside the north-west hangars; a second spot is about 28 m awayTaxi straight onto the runway and stay low as you leave the base airspace.Story & OnlineShow on map: P-996 LAZER – Fort Zancudo (north-west hangars)
TitanFort Zancudo, east end of a row of four spots north of the runwayBoard any parked Titan and use the main runway. It climbs slowly, so turn away from the base early.Story & OnlineShow on map: Titan – Fort Zancudo (hangar row)
MammatusLSIA west apron, outside the hangar Michael can buyThe airfield gives three stars unless Michael or Franklin owns an LSIA hangar. Taxi to a runway and go.StoryShow on map: Mammatus – LSIA (outside Michael's hangar)
Cuban 800LSIA, just behind the MammatusCheck both planes in one trip. The Cuban 800 is also the plane for Trevor's air arms-trafficking jobs.StoryShow on map: Cuban 800 – LSIA (behind the Mammatus)
VelumMedium confidenceLSIA southern apron (GTA Wiki: in front of hangar A17, south of the terminal)Board and taxi to a runway. Another can be taken from Tom in the Epsilon mission Delivering the Truth.StoryShow on map: Velum – LSIA (southern apron)
ShamalLSIA south-east corner, next to a LuxorLine up on a long runway; jets need plenty of room to take off.StoryShow on map: Shamal – LSIA south-east corner
LuxorLSIA south-east corner, beside the ShamalBoard and taxi to one of the long runways.StoryShow on map: Luxor – LSIA south-east corner
ShamalMedium confidenceLSIA, north of the runways and west of Devin Weston's hangarIf it is empty, try the Shamal and Luxor pair in the south-east corner.StoryShow on map: Shamal – LSIA (north of the runways)
Mallard (stunt plane)Medium confidenceSandy Shores Airfield, outside the hangarGetting in starts the Stunt Plane Time Trials, open after the mission Franklin and Lamar.StoryShow on map: Mallard (Stunt Plane Time Trials) – Sandy Shores Airfield
DusterCul-de-sac at the west end of Marina Drive, by the Alamo SeaOnly spawns after you finish every Flight School lesson. Take off along the road.StoryShow on map: Duster – Marina Drive cul-de-sac (Alamo Sea)
Dodo (seaplane)Lake Vinewood, below Franklin's Whispymound Drive houseReturning players: finish the Sea Plane random event (after Nervous Ron) to unlock both Dodo spots.StoryShow on map: Dodo seaplane – Lake Vinewood (below Franklin's house)
Dodo (seaplane)Galilee pier, north shore of the Alamo SeaSame unlock as above. The Dodo takes off from and lands on water.StoryShow on map: Dodo seaplane – Alamo Sea (Galilee)
Atomic BlimpLSIA delivery pointCall the blimp contact on your phone; it goes to the nearer of two points. Returning players get the Xero Blimp.StoryShow on map: Atomic Blimp – LSIA pickup point
Atomic BlimpVinewood Racetrack delivery pointSame phone order. Fly it slowly and keep clear of tall buildings.StoryShow on map: Atomic Blimp – Vinewood Racetrack pickup point

Helicopters

Rooftop helipads are the easiest source of helicopters. The Buzzard on the NOOSE roof is the best pick, because GTA Wiki says you can take it without a wanted level.

VehicleWhereHow to get itModeMap
Buzzard Attack ChopperRoof of the NOOSE headquarters, Sustancia RoadLand or parachute onto the roof and fly off. GTA Wiki says it triggers no wanted level.StoryShow on map: Buzzard Attack Chopper – NOOSE headquarters roof
Buzzard Attack ChopperFort Zancudo, west end of the base (two spots side by side)Board fast and lift off; its guns and rockets help against pursuers. Being spotted brings four stars.StoryShow on map: Buzzard Attack Chopper – Fort Zancudo (west end)
Police MaverickRoof of the Vespucci Police Station, Prosperity StreetReach the roof (easiest from the air) and take off. Expect police interest.Story & OnlineShow on map: Police Maverick – Vespucci Police Station roof
Police MaverickRoof of the Davis Sheriff's Station, Innocence BoulevardTaking it gives one star, easy to shake in the air. An unarmed Buzzard sometimes spawns instead.Story & OnlineShow on map: Police Maverick – Davis Sheriff's Station roof
Police MaverickWeazel News building helipad, Little SeoulLand or parachute onto the roof; a good fallback when the station roofs are empty.Story & OnlineShow on map: Police Maverick – Weazel News building roof
Air Ambulance or Police MaverickRoof of the Vinewood Police StationTake whichever version has spawned on the helipad.Story & OnlineShow on map: Air Ambulance / Police Maverick – Vinewood Police Station roof

Supercars and muscle cars

The Adder outside Sessanta Nove is the best-known supercar spawn. Spots in West Vinewood and Del Perro pick from a pool of fast cars at random, and the armored Duke O'Death is a returning-player unlock.

VehicleWhereHow to get itModeMap
Truffade AdderCurb outside Sessanta Nove, Portola Drive, Rockford HillsDrive past; if it is missing, leave and come back. In GTA Online it spawns less often and cannot be stored.Story & OnlineShow on map: Adder – Sessanta Nove, Portola Drive
Cheetah, Banshee, Surano or VolticMedium confidenceFour parking spaces in West VinewoodThe model is random and some visits spawn nothing. Leave and return until the one you want appears.StoryShow on map: Sports car spot (Cheetah, Banshee, Surano, Voltic) – West Vinewood
Infernus, Bullet, Voltic or an upmarket carMedium confidenceTwo parking areas in Del Perro (13 spaces)The random pool also includes cars such as the Baller and Felon, so check every space and come back if needed.StoryShow on map: Upscale car spot (Infernus, Bullet, Voltic and more) – Del Perro
Duke O'DeathRuined shed at the south end of El Burro HeightsReturning players: win the Duel random event on Route 68 (after Pulling Favors) to unlock both spots.StoryShow on map: Duke O'Death – El Burro Heights shed
Duke O'DeathBeside an oil pumpjack north-east of HarmonySame unlock as above. The armor soaks up a lot of gunfire.StoryShow on map: Duke O'Death – oil pumpjack, Grand Senora Desert

Boats, jet skis and submarines

Piers and marinas hold most boats. The three submarine spots each need something first: buying a dock, a heist choice or a photo challenge.

VehicleWhereHow to get itModeMap
SqualoBeside Del Perro PierWalk down the beach next to the pier and swim out.StoryShow on map: Squalo – Del Perro Pier
Seashark (jet ski)Beside Del Perro Pier, next to the Squalo (four jet skis)Swim out from the beach.Story & OnlineShow on map: Seashark – Del Perro Pier
Seashark (jet ski)Medium confidenceOff the Paleto Bay beach (four spaces)Swim out from the shore; two Blazer quads park nearby.StoryShow on map: Seashark – Paleto Bay beach
Marquis (sailing yacht)Medium confidencePuerto Del Sol marinaWalk the piers and check the slips; Suntraps use the same marina.StoryShow on map: Marquis – Puerto Del Sol marina
SuntrapGalilee docks, north shore of the Alamo SeaBoard at the dock; more Suntraps anchor around the lake.StoryShow on map: Suntrap – Galilee docks (Alamo Sea)
JetmaxSea cave north of the Palmer-Taylor Power StationReach the cave by boat or swim in from the shore.StoryShow on map: Jetmax – Coveted Cove sea cave
DinghyDry docks at the center of Elysian IslandWalk down to the water by the dry docks; two more Dinghy spaces line the same waterfront.StoryShow on map: Dinghy – Elysian Island dry docks
SubmersibleSonar Collections Dock, Paleto CoveBuy the dock as Michael, then come back. A Dinghy joins it once Michael has met Abigail.StoryShow on map: Submersible – Sonar Collections Dock
SubmersibleOn dry land by the water tower at Sandy Shores AirfieldPick the Offshore approach for The Merryweather Heist and it appears afterward. Lift it into water with a Cargobob.StoryShow on map: Submersible – Sandy Shores Airfield water tower
Kraken (submarine)Cape Catfish pier, north-east coastReturning players: complete the Wildlife Photography Challenge as Franklin. It is then also sold on DockTease.StoryShow on map: Kraken submarine – Cape Catfish pier

Off-road vehicles

Quads and buggies for beaches, desert and trails, including two story rewards: the Space Docker and the Hot Rod Blazer.

VehicleWhereHow to get itModeMap
Space DockerOmega's garage, near the RON Alternates Wind FarmCollect all 50 Spaceship Parts as Franklin and finish The Final Frontier. Later it is a special vehicle in every safehouse garage.StoryShow on map: Space Docker – Omega's garage
Hot Rod BlazerOutside Trevor's trailer, Sandy ShoresShows up once The Third Way or The Time's Come is complete.StoryShow on map: Hot Rod Blazer – Trevor's trailer
Injection (dune buggy)Medium confidenceMcKenzie Field Hangar airstrip, GrapeseedLook near the hangar. The unlock condition for this spot is not documented.StoryShow on map: Injection – McKenzie Field Hangar
Dune BuggyStab City, by the fence opposite the water towerTake it quietly; Lost MC members in the camp may turn hostile.StoryShow on map: Dune Buggy – Stab City
Blazer (quad)Paleto Bay shoreline (two side by side)Take either one; quads handle sand and dirt trails far better than road cars.StoryShow on map: Blazer – Paleto Bay shoreline
Blazer (quad)Old fishing platform in the Lago Zancudo wetlandsRide out and keep away from the Fort Zancudo fence to the north.StoryShow on map: Blazer – Lago Zancudo fishing platform
Verus (quad)Medium confidenceCayo PericoGTA Online only, while you are on the island.Online onlyShow on map: Verus ATV – Cayo Perico

Motorcycles and bicycles

Dirt bikes, choppers and bicycles. The Sanchez spot on top of Mount Chiliad is the classic start for a downhill run.

VehicleWhereHow to get itModeMap
Sanchez (dirt bike)Top of Mount Chiliad, near the observation deck (two bikes)Ride the aerial tramway up, then race down the trails.StoryShow on map: Sanchez – Mount Chiliad summit
HexerStab City trailer park, Lost MC territoryExpect trouble from the Lost MC. More Hexers park at Hookies in North Chumash and at the Lost MC hideout in East Vinewood.StoryShow on map: Hexer – Lost MC camp, Stab City
Manchez ScoutMedium confidenceNear Cayo Perico's North DockGTA Online only; a quick, quiet bike for crossing the island.Online onlyShow on map: Manchez Scout – Cayo Perico North Dock area
Scorcher and other bicyclesBike hire at the Pala Springs Aerial Tramway base stationTake any bike by the hire shack; Cruisers, a BMX and road bikes also park here.StoryShow on map: Scorcher & bikes – Pala Springs Aerial Tramway bike hire
BMXMedium confidenceChamberlain HillsTake the parked one. Gang members riding BMXs here may attack if you pull them off.StoryShow on map: BMX – Chamberlain Hills

Emergency and military vehicles

Police, sheriff, park ranger and lifeguard vehicles, plus the military trucks at Fort Zancudo. Expect a wanted level if officers or soldiers see you take one.

VehicleWhereHow to get itModeMap
Barracks or CrusaderFort Zancudo, east parking lotTake whatever has spawned and leave through a gate. A Crusader can also be kept after Trevor's fourth Rampage.StoryShow on map: Barracks / Crusader – Fort Zancudo (east lot)
Police Cruiser, police bike or TransporterMedium confidenceMission Row Police Station lotThe model is random. Drive off before officers react; neighboring bays work the same way.StoryShow on map: Police vehicles – Mission Row Police Station lot
Sheriff CruiserPaleto Bay Sheriff's OfficeOnly spawns some of the time; the lot also has a Park Ranger space.StoryShow on map: Sheriff Cruiser – Paleto Bay Sheriff's Office
Sheriff CruiserSandy Shores Sheriff's StationTake one of the parked cruisers; a police bike space is beside them.StoryShow on map: Sheriff Cruiser – Sandy Shores Sheriff's Station
Park RangerFenced radio-mast yard where Mount Haan Drive ends, just behind the Vinewood SignRestricted: going in usually brings one star, and the ranger may confront you.StoryShow on map: Park Ranger – Mount Haan radio tower (behind the Vinewood Sign)
Park RangerMedium confidenceBeaver Bush Ranger Station, Vinewood HillsTake the SUV if it has spawned. Rangers also patrol the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.StoryShow on map: Park Ranger – Beaver Bush Ranger Station
Lifeguard SUVMain lifeguard station, south-east end of Vespucci BeachOne is usually parked at the station; more appear along the beach in daytime.StoryShow on map: Lifeguard SUV – Vespucci Beach Lifeguard Station

Work vehicles

Service, utility, industrial and commercial vehicles: buses, taxis, semi-trucks, tractors, airport tugs and quarry machines.

VehicleWhereHow to get itModeMap
BusDashound Bus Center, Textile CityUp to seven buses park at the depot, so a neighboring bay usually has one.StoryShow on map: Bus – Dashound Bus Center
TaxiDowntown Cab Co. depot, East VinewoodTake a parked cab. Once Franklin owns the company (after Friends Reunited) he can take them without police attention.StoryShow on map: Taxi – Downtown Cab Co. depot
TrashmasterLarge lot at LSIA's southern cornerA second Trashmaster, a Dozer and a Blazer use the same lot. The airport wanted-level rule applies.StoryShow on map: Trashmaster – LSIA southern lot
AirtugMedium confidenceLSIA western service apronDozens of Airtug spaces are spread around the airport, several right next to this one.StoryShow on map: Airtug – LSIA service apron
RipleyMedium confidenceLSIA southern apronRipleys also drive around the airport, so you can take a moving one.StoryShow on map: Ripley – LSIA southern apron
ForkliftMedium confidenceBeside a farm building just off Grapeseed Main StreetAlmost always here, per GTA Wiki. Forklifts are also common at the Port of Los Santos.StoryShow on map: Forklift – Grapeseed farm building
TractorNext to Ursula's house near the El Gordo LighthouseAlmost always here; a Surfer van has its own spot nearby.StoryShow on map: Tractor – Ursula's house near El Gordo Lighthouse
Caddy (golf cart)Los Santos Golf ClubTake a cart from the group of spaces. A Lawn Mower appears on the course in the evening (see below).StoryShow on map: Caddy – Los Santos Golf Club
Tow TruckBeeker's Garage, Paleto Bay rest stopSometimes in a unique black-and-green scheme; a Packer semi also spawns out front.StoryShow on map: Tow Truck – Beeker's Garage, Paleto Bay
Dump (haul truck)Davis Quartz quarry, east of Sandy ShoresSeveral Dump spaces are spread around the quarry. Huge and slow: more novelty than getaway car.StoryShow on map: Dump truck – Davis Quartz quarry
DozerDavis Quartz quarryDrive into the quarry and climb aboard. Another Dozer uses the LSIA south lot.StoryShow on map: Dozer – Davis Quartz quarry
Dock HandlerCargo dock between LSIA and the Maze Bank ArenaIts magnet lifts shipping containers (you use one during Scouting the Port). Two Docktugs park beside it.StoryShow on map: Dock Handler – dock between LSIA and the Maze Bank Arena
Hauler (semi-truck)Harmony truck stop, Joshua RoadBack the cab up to one of the parked trailers to hitch it.StoryShow on map: Hauler – Harmony truck stop
Phantom (semi-truck)Medium confidencePalmer-Taylor Power Station yardLook among the tanker trailers. GTA Wiki does not describe this spot; the Harmony truck stop is a surer bet.StoryShow on map: Phantom – Palmer-Taylor Power Station

Vehicles without a fixed spawn

These well-known vehicles have no reliable parked spot in the data used for the map, so they have no pin. Here is where to look, or how to get one instead.

VehicleWhere to lookHow to get it
Rhino tankFort Zancudo, where tanks join the defense once you are inside the baseHijacking one is possible but very risky. In story mode Warstock Cache & Carry also sells it and delivers it to your aircraft hangar.
CargobobA Fort Zancudo helipad near the Barracks parking, only while another Cargobob circles the baseThe pilot is aboard and ready to leave, so take him out before it lifts off, then climb in.
Jet (airliner)LSIA, after an airliner lands and rolls to a stopWait for one to stop, then get in. Later versions have fewer jets on the ground than the PS3 and Xbox 360 original.
FroggerVespucci helipads, where AI-flown Froggers land, or the Merryweather area of the Port of Los SantosTake a landed one at Vespucci. At the Merryweather dock you get four stars and the helicopter is disabled after a few minutes.
MaverickParachute jump starting points, such as the one in La PuertaHold the enter button next to the helicopter to hijack it instead of riding along as a passenger.
Air AmbulanceEither helipad at Central Los Santos HospitalTake it if it has spawned. It also uses the Vinewood Police Station roof (in the helicopter table).
Ambulance and Fire TruckHospitals (Central Los Santos, Mount Zonah, Pillbox Hill, Sandy Shores) and fire stations (Paleto Bay, Davis, Rockford Hills, El Burro Heights, Fort Zancudo)Check the bays, or call 911 on your phone and pick the service you want.
Lawn MowerNorthern strip of the Los Santos Golf ClubAppears from 20:00 in-game; GTA Wiki pages disagree on whether it stays until 21:00 or 22:00. Taking it brings two stars.
BiftaBeaches at the north end of Banham Canyon, the Bay City Avenue dead end and the south-west end of Palomino AvenueParked there on PS4, Xbox One, PC and later versions. On PS3 and Xbox 360 it went straight into the garages instead.
VolticKortz Center car park; sometimes the Vinewood Bowl lot or a lot north of LSIACheck the parked cars. It is also in the West Vinewood and Del Perro pools above.
BulletSometimes across from Sessanta Nove (Portola Drive), in the Kortz Center car park, or at the Limited Service gas station in Richman GlenCheck those spots; it is also in the Del Perro pool above.
Cheetah, Entity XF, Z-Type, JB 700, Stirling GT and MonroeNo parked spawn documentedBuy them on the in-game Legendary Motorsport website. The Cheetah also turns up in the West Vinewood pool above.
MiljetNo parked spawn documentedBuy it on the in-game Elitás Travel website and collect it from your hangar.
CutterMission onlyThe tunnel-boring machine can only be driven during The Big Score.

Tips for finding and keeping vehicles

  • Reset an empty spot. Leave until the spot is out of sight, then return. Pool spots, such as the West Vinewood sports cars, can also come back with a different model.
  • Know the restricted zones. Being spotted inside Fort Zancudo brings four stars; in GTA Online, owning a hangar there lets you in freely. Entering the LSIA airfield brings three stars unless Michael or Franklin owns a hangar at the airport, and the Mount Haan tower compound gives one star.
  • Unlock the special spawns. The Duster needs every Flight School lesson, the Submersibles need the Sonar Collections Dock or the Offshore version of The Merryweather Heist, the Space Docker needs all 50 Spaceship Parts, and the Hot Rod Blazer arrives once you end the story with The Third Way or The Time's Come.
  • Or spawn one with a cheat. Story-mode cheats can drop a Buzzard, Duster, Mallard, Sanchez, Caddy or Trashmaster right in front of you; the codes for every platform are in GTA 5 cheats.
  • Keep what you find. Park cars and bikes in a safehouse garage to keep them. Story rewards such as the Space Docker can be picked from a safehouse garage's special vehicles afterwards.
  • Plan a route. Hover over the map (or pan it on a phone) to read coordinates, and use the found markers to see which spots you have already checked.

How these spots were found

Pin positions are in-game world coordinates in meters. Most come from a community export of the game's parked-vehicle spawn points, known as car generators (the v-cargens dataset listed in the sources). Vehicles that a story script places, such as the Dodo, the blimps and the Space Docker, use the position the script spawns them at. Each spot was then checked against GTA Wiki's description of where the vehicle appears, and every pin links to the page used.

A spot is rated high confidence when GTA Wiki describes that same place, and medium when only the general area matches, the vehicle comes from a random pool or the point is inferred. Cayo Perico lies beyond the southern edge of the classic map imagery, so its two pins sit past the edge of the drawn map.

Not confirmed in play. 5 spots come from game data alone and GTA Wiki does not describe them, so how often each vehicle actually appears there is unverified: Police vehicles – Mission Row Police Station lot; Phantom – Palmer-Taylor Power Station; Seashark – Paleto Bay beach; Sports car spot (Cheetah, Banshee, Surano, Voltic) – West Vinewood; Upscale car spot (Infernus, Bullet, Voltic and more) – Del Perro.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its original official announcement or press report.

  1. Grand Theft Auto V, official site (Rockstar Games)
  2. Grand Theft Auto V Release Dates and Exclusive Content Details for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Rockstar Games Newswire, )
  3. Details on Exclusive Content for Returning GTAV Players (PlayStation.Blog, )
  4. Fort Zancudo (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  5. Airtug (LSIA wanted level) (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  6. P-996 LAZER (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  7. Buzzard Attack Chopper (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  8. Police Maverick (HD Universe) (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  9. Adder (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  10. Random Events in GTA V (Duel, Sea Plane) (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  11. Duke O'Death (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  12. Dodo (HD Universe) (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  13. Kraken (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  14. Submersible (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  15. Space Docker (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  16. Atomic Blimp (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  17. Duster (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  18. Stunt Plane Time Trials (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  19. Rhino (HD Universe) (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  20. Mower (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  21. Los Santos Golf Club (GTA Wiki (community-edited), )
  22. v-cargens: GTA V car-generator coordinates (CarGens_NoZoneVehicles.json) (root-cause on GitHub, )