Airports / California / GNF
Gansner Field.
Quincy, California · 3,415 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Google rating
8 ratings
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Operators based
3,415
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
53 nm
To the nearest alternate
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF).
Overview
Gansner Field, listed as GNF, is a general aviation field in Quincy, California. The airport sits 3,415 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GNF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF, 53 nm), Beale Air Force Base (BAB, 54 nm), and Yuba County Airport (MYV, 58 nm). With a single 4,105-foot paved runway, GNF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from GNF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Quincy.
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Field capability
ICAO
K2O1
IATA
GNF
FAA / Local
2O1
Elevation
3,415 ft
Coordinates
39.9439° N · 120.9450° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 3,415 ft, GNF sits higher than 93% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,105 ft
- 06/244,105 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,105 ft
GNF's 4,105 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 53nmTKFTruckee Tahoe AirportTruckee
- 54nmBABBeale Air Force BaseBeale Air Force Base
- 58nmMYVYuba County AirportMarysville
- 61nmRNOReno Tahoe International AirportReno
- 61nmRBLRed Bluff Municipal AirportRed Bluff
- 70nmRDDRedding Municipal AirportRedding
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GNF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | 155 nm | 46m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 359 nm | 1h 14m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 364 nm | 1h 15m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 413 nm | 1h 22m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 454 nm | 1h 27m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 507 nm | 1h 35m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 576 nm | 1h 44m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 647 nm | 1h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GNF?
- Gansner Field's longest paved runway is 4,105 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GNF?
- Gansner Field has one runway; the longest measures 4,105 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GNF?
- The closest alternate is Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF), about 53 nm away, followed by Beale Air Force Base (BAB) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GNF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 14m (359 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 15m (364 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 22m (413 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.