Airports / California / EMT
San Gabriel Valley Airport.
El Monte, California · 296 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
195 ratings
0
Operators based
296
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#40 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 195 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
San Gabriel Valley Airport, listed as KEMT / EMT, is a general aviation field in El Monte, California. The airport sits 296 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 EMT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 17 nm), Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR, 18 nm), and Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI, 18 nm). With a single 3,995-foot paved runway, EMT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from EMT depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under El Monte Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from El Monte.
1 FBO serves KEMT. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Billion Air Aviation El Monte
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 7:30am to 7:30pm (after-hours operation requires prior arrangement)
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KEMT
IATA
EMT
FAA / Local
EMT
Elevation
296 ft
Coordinates
34.0861° N · 118.0350° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 296 ft, EMT sits higher than 50% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,995 ft
- 01/193,995 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,995 ft
EMT's 3,995 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.
- 17nmLGBLong Beach International AirportLong Beach
- 18nmBURHollywood Burbank AirportBurbank
- 18nmKSLILos Alamitos Army Air FieldLos Alamitos
- 18nmHHRJack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal AirportHawthorne
- 20nmLAXLos Angeles International AirportLos Angeles
- 21nmSMOSanta Monica Municipal AirportSanta Monica
Location
Open the full mapKEMT · San Gabriel Valley Airport · El Monte, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EMT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 186 nm | 50m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 299 nm | 1h 6m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 307 nm | 1h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 495 nm | 1h 33m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 619 nm | 1h 50m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 629 nm | 1h 52m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 665 nm | 1h 57m |
| Denver (DEN) | 728 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EMT?
- San Gabriel Valley Airport's longest paved runway is 3,995 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 EMT?
- San Gabriel Valley Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,995 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at San Gabriel Valley Airport?
- One FBO serves EMT: Billion Air Aviation El Monte. 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 EMT?
- The closest alternate is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), about 17 nm away, followed by Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) at 18 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EMT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 1h 6m (299 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 7m (307 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 33m (495 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.