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Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Fresno, California · 336 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
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3,577 ratings
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Operators based
336
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Fresno, California, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (KFAT / FAT) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 336 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, FAT is a home base: CSM Aviation, JetsPlus, and Memley Aviation, Inc. operate from the field, 4 in all. The closest alternate fields are Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC, 29 nm), Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS, 32 nm), and Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE, 49 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,539-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from FAT are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FAT to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KFAT. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Fresno
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSet in the center of California, Fresno abounds with one-of-a-kind experiences and adventure. Three national parks, Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, stand within a 90-minute drive from Fresno or Clovis. Whether you come for business or fun, we'll provide you with the services you expect, along with staff that is knowledgeable, energetic and always ready to help you where we can.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0600-2200 On-call services with prior arrangements
- Unicom 131.975
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Fresno
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFresno Yosemite International Airport is your gateway to the city of Fresno and to one of North America's world-renowned national parks. Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L - 2200L Call out available on request
- Unicom 130.075
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KFAT
IATA
FAT
FAA / Local
FAT
Elevation
336 ft
Coordinates
36.7758° N · 119.7180° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 336 ft, FAT sits higher than 51% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,539 ft
- 11L/29R9,539 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11R/29L8,008 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,539 ft
FAT's 9,539 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 operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 29nmNLCLemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) AirportLemoore
- 32nmVISVisalia Municipal AirportVisalia
- 49nmMCEMerced Regional Macready FieldMerced
- 55nmMERCastle AirportMerced
- 66nmMMHMammoth Yosemite AirportMammoth Lakes
- 74nmBIHEastern Sierra Regional AirportBishop
Location
Open the full mapKFAT · Fresno Yosemite International Airport · Fresno, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FAT 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) | 137 nm | 43m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 165 nm | 47m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 224 nm | 55m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 427 nm | 1h 24m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 435 nm | 1h 25m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 581 nm | 1h 45m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 625 nm | 1h 51m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 627 nm | 1h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FAT?
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,539 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 FAT?
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,539 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at FAT?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Fresno Yosemite International Airport as a home base, including CSM Aviation, JetsPlus, Memley Aviation, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Fresno Yosemite International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve FAT: Atlantic Aviation Fresno and Signature Flight Support Fresno. 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 FAT?
- The closest alternate is Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC), about 29 nm away, followed by Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FAT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 55m (224 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 24m (427 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 25m (435 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.