Airports / California / LSN
Los Banos Municipal Airport.
Los Banos, California · 121 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Google rating
7 ratings
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Operators based
121
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Los Banos Municipal Airport (KLSN / LSN) is a general aviation field serving Los Banos, California. The airport sits 121 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 LSN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE, 22 nm), Castle Airport (MER, 24 nm), and Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD, 34 nm). With a single 3,801-foot paved runway, LSN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from LSN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Los Banos.
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Field capability
ICAO
KLSN
IATA
LSN
FAA / Local
LSN
Elevation
121 ft
Coordinates
37.0629° N · 120.8690° 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 121 ft, LSN sits lower than 66% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,801 ft
- 14/323,801 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,801 ft
LSN's 3,801 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.
- 22nmMCEMerced Regional Macready FieldMerced
- 24nmMERCastle AirportMerced
- 34nmMODModesto City Co-Harry Sham FieldModesto
- 43nmSNSSalinas Municipal AirportSalinas
- 53nmSCKStockton Metropolitan AirportStockton
- 54nmSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose
Location
Open the full mapKLSN · Los Banos Municipal Airport · Los Banos, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LSN 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) | 207 nm | 53m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 282 nm | 1h 3m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 471 nm | 1h 30m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 485 nm | 1h 32m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 607 nm | 1h 49m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 627 nm | 1h 51m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 673 nm | 1h 58m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 674 nm | 1h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LSN?
- Los Banos Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 3,801 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 LSN?
- Los Banos Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,801 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LSN?
- The closest alternate is Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE), about 22 nm away, followed by Castle Airport (MER) at 24 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LSN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 53m (207 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 3m (282 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 30m (471 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.