Airports / California / HLI
Hollister Municipal Airport.
Hollister, California · 230 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
36 ratings
0
Operators based
230
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#67 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 36 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Hollister, California, Hollister Municipal Airport (KCVH / HLI) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 230 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 HLI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS, 17 nm), Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, 28 nm), and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 38 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,350-foot paved runway, HLI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from HLI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under 3O7. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Hollister.
1 FBO serves KCVH. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Hollister Jet Center, Inc
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- Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00; fuel 24/7 at fuel island
- Unicom 123.0
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Aircraft cleaning
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KCVH
IATA
HLI
FAA / Local
CVH
Elevation
230 ft
Coordinates
36.8933° N · 121.4100° 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 230 ft, HLI sits lower than 57% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,350 ft
- 13/316,350 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/243,149 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,350 ft
HLI's 6,350 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 17nmSNSSalinas Municipal AirportSalinas
- 28nmMRYMonterey Regional AirportMonterey
- 38nmSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose
- 44nmNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View
- 48nmPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto
- 49nmMCEMerced Regional Macready FieldMerced
Location
Open the full mapKCVH · Hollister Municipal Airport · Hollister, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HLI 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) | 215 nm | 54m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 306 nm | 1h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 499 nm | 1h 34m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 505 nm | 1h 34m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 633 nm | 1h 52m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 635 nm | 1h 53m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 701 nm | 2h 2m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 702 nm | 2h 2m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HLI?
- Hollister Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 6,350 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 HLI?
- Hollister Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,350 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Hollister Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves HLI: Hollister Jet Center, Inc. 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 HLI?
- The closest alternate is Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), about 17 nm away, followed by Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HLI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 54m (215 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 7m (306 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 34m (499 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.