Airports / California / HAF
Half Moon Bay Airport.
Half Moon Bay, California · 66 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
66
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Half Moon Bay, California, Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF / HAF) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 66 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list HAF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 9 nm), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 12 nm), and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK, 18 nm). The field has a single 5,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from HAF 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 HAF to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KHAF
IATA
HAF
FAA / Local
HAF
Elevation
66 ft
Coordinates
37.5134° N · 122.5010° 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 66 ft, HAF sits lower than 76% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,000 ft
- 12/305,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
HAF's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
- 9nmSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco
- 12nmSQLSan Carlos AirportSan Carlos
- 18nmOAKSan Francisco Bay Oakland International AirportOakland
- 19nmPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto
- 22nmNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View
- 29nmSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose
Location
Open the full mapKHAF · Half Moon Bay Airport · Half Moon Bay, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HAF 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) | 278 nm | 1h 3m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 364 nm | 1h 15m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 527 nm | 1h 38m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 567 nm | 1h 43m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 597 nm | 1h 47m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 648 nm | 1h 54m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 742 nm | 2h 8m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 742 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HAF?
- Half Moon Bay Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 HAF?
- Half Moon Bay Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HAF?
- The closest alternate is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 9 nm away, followed by San Carlos Airport (SQL) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HAF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 3m (278 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 15m (364 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 38m (527 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.