4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“While some areas of the airport could definitely use upgrades or modernization, everything was functional and fairly clean.”
Suzie Mueller4★ on Google
Airports / Ohio / CLE
Large airport · CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Cleveland, Ohio · 791 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
9,159 ratings
3
Operators based
791
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cleveland, OhioELEV 791 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
9,159
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
791
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, listed as KCLE / CLE, is a large commercial airport in Cleveland, Ohio. The field lies at an elevation of 791 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Aitheras Aviation Group, LLC, Axiom Aviation, Inc., and Sky Quest, LLC base aircraft at CLE. Useful alternates include Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL, 10 nm), Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF, 19 nm), and Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC, 28 nm). CLE offers 3 runways, the longest 9,953-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Cleveland, OH destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from CLE, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KCLE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Cleveland
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAtlantic Aviation CLE is located at the historic Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. In its early years our airport led the way in aviation innovation as the location of the world’s first radio-equipped air traffic control tower and the first airfield lighting system. When you walk into our lobby, you are walking in the footsteps of legendary aviators.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 130.3
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Jets FBO Cleveland
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-22:00 or by appointment
- Unicom 130.625
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport is easy to navigate and doesn’t feel overwhelming, which makes traveling a bit less stressful.”
Suzie Mueller4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful, which always makes a difference when traveling.”
Suzie Mueller4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KCLE
IATA
CLE
FAA / Local
CLE
Elevation
791 ft
Coordinates
41.4117° N · 81.8498° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs OH fields
state range 483–1,297 ft
At 791 ft, CLE sits lower than 65% of the 55 Ohio fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 9,953 ft
- 6R/24L9,953 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 6L/24R9,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 10/286,018 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,953 ft
CLE's 9,953 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmBKLBurke Lakefront AirportCleveland
- 19nmCGFCuyahoga County AirportCleveland
- 28nmAKCAkron Fulton International AirportAkron
- 35nmCAKAkron Canton Regional AirportAkron
- 46nmKPCWErie-Ottawa International AirportPort Clinton
- 47nmMFDMansfield Lahm Regional AirportMansfield
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKCLE · Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · Cleveland, OH
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CLE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 250 nm | 59m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 274 nm | 1h 2m |
| New York (TEB) | 354 nm | 1h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 390 nm | 1h 18m |
| Boston (BED) | 476 nm | 1h 30m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 881 nm | 2h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 889 nm | 2h 28m |
| Miami (MIA) | 941 nm | 2h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CLE?
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,953 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 CLE?
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 9,953 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at CLE?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Cleveland Hopkins International Airport as a home base, including Aitheras Aviation Group, LLC, Axiom Aviation, Inc., Sky Quest, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve CLE: Atlantic Aviation Cleveland and Jets FBO Cleveland. 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 CLE?
- The closest alternate is Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL), about 10 nm away, followed by Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CLE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 59m (250 nm), Chicago about 1h 2m (274 nm), New York about 1h 13m (354 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.