Airports / California / AUN
Auburn Municipal Airport.
Auburn, California · 1,539 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
59 ratings
0
Operators based
1,539
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#7 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 59 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Beale Air Force Base (BAB), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN / AUN) sits in Auburn, California, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 1,539 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
AUN has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Beale Air Force Base (BAB, 20 nm), McClellan Airfield (MCC, 23 nm), and Yuba County Airport (MYV, 24 nm). AUN offers a single 3,700-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of AUN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AUN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KAUN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Threshold Aviation Auburn
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFOR FUEL +1 530 823 0744 Our fixed-base operator (FBO) in Auburn, California is located on the grounds of Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN). At our FBO in Auburn, Threshold Aviation Group offers a 3,700" X 75" runway in addition to a full range of FBO services; these accommodations make us one of the most sought-after sites for aviation services in Northern California.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00 (fueling); 24 hours per FlightAware
- Unicom 122.70
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KAUN
IATA
AUN
FAA / Local
AUN
Elevation
1,539 ft
Coordinates
38.9548° N · 121.0820° 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 1,539 ft, AUN sits higher than 78% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,700 ft
- 07/253,700 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,700 ft
AUN's 3,700 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.
- 20nmBABBeale Air Force BaseBeale Air Force Base
- 23nmMCCMcClellan AirfieldSacramento
- 24nmMYVYuba County AirportMarysville
- 26nmMHRSacramento Mather AirportSacramento
- 28nmSMFSacramento International AirportSacramento
- 33nmSACSacramento Executive AirportSacramento
Location
Open the full mapKAUN · Auburn Municipal Airport · Auburn, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AUN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 311 nm | 1h 7m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 331 nm | 1h 10m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 433 nm | 1h 24m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 513 nm | 1h 36m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 547 nm | 1h 40m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 659 nm | 1h 56m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 662 nm | 1h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AUN?
- Auburn Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 3,700 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 AUN?
- Auburn Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,700 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Auburn Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves AUN: Threshold Aviation Auburn. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to AUN?
- The closest alternate is Beale Air Force Base (BAB), about 20 nm away, followed by McClellan Airfield (MCC) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AUN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 7m (311 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 10m (331 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 24m (433 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.