Airports / California / FUL
Fullerton Municipal Airport.
Fullerton, California · 96 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
113 ratings
1
Operators based
96
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#45 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 113 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Fullerton, California, Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL / FUL) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 96 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: South Coast Helicopters, Inc bases aircraft at FUL. Useful alternates include Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI, 6 nm), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 9 nm), and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 13 nm). FUL offers a single 3,121-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the turboprop class.
Quotes for flights out of FUL vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from FUL, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
KFUL
IATA
FUL
FAA / Local
FUL
Elevation
96 ft
Coordinates
33.8720° N · 117.9800° 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 96 ft, FUL sits lower than 71% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,121 ft
- 06/243,121 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,121 ft
FUL's 3,121 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 6nmKSLILos Alamitos Army Air FieldLos Alamitos
- 9nmLGBLong Beach International AirportLong Beach
- 13nmSNAJohn Wayne Orange County International AirportSanta Ana
- 18nmHHRJack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal AirportHawthorne
- 22nmLAXLos Angeles International AirportLos Angeles
- 22nmONTOntario International AirportOntario
Location
Open the full mapKFUL · Fullerton Municipal Airport · Fullerton, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FUL 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) | 192 nm | 51m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 303 nm | 1h 6m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 311 nm | 1h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 504 nm | 1h 34m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 624 nm | 1h 51m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 634 nm | 1h 52m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 675 nm | 1h 58m |
| Denver (DEN) | 732 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FUL?
- Fullerton Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 3,121 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 FUL?
- Fullerton Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,121 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at FUL?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Fullerton Municipal Airport as a home base, including South Coast Helicopters, Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to FUL?
- The closest alternate is Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI), about 6 nm away, followed by Long Beach International Airport (LGB) at 9 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FUL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 6m (303 nm), San Francisco about 1h 7m (311 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 34m (504 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.