Airports / California / LVK
Livermore Municipal Airport.
Livermore, California · 400 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
85 ratings
1
Operators based
400
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#47 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 85 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Livermore, California, Livermore Municipal Airport (KLVK / LVK) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 400 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Sky Partners, Inc is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK, 19 nm), Palo Alto Airport (PAO, 20 nm), and Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ, 20 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,253-foot paved runway, LVK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from LVK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Livermore.
1 FBO serves KLVK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Five Rivers Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFive Rivers Aviation is pleased to announce the arrival of the much-anticipated premier, full-service FBO located at the Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK). Five Rivers Aviation is pleased to announce the arrival of the much-anticipated premiere, full service FBO located at the Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK).
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 06:00-18:00
- Unicom 122.8
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KLVK
IATA
LVK
FAA / Local
LVK
Elevation
400 ft
Coordinates
37.6934° N · 121.8200° 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 400 ft, LVK sits higher than 55% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,253 ft
- 07L/25R5,253 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07R/25L2,699 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,253 ft
LVK's 5,253 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 19nmOAKSan Francisco Bay Oakland International AirportOakland
- 20nmPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto
- 20nmNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View
- 21nmSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose
- 21nmCCRBuchanan FieldConcord
- 23nmSQLSan Carlos AirportSan Carlos
Location
Open the full mapKLVK · Livermore Municipal Airport · Livermore, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LVK 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) | 264 nm | 1h 1m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 334 nm | 1h 11m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 494 nm | 1h 33m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 541 nm | 1h 39m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 586 nm | 1h 46m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 616 nm | 1h 50m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 707 nm | 2h 3m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 708 nm | 2h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LVK?
- Livermore Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,253 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 LVK?
- Livermore Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,253 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LVK?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Livermore Municipal Airport as a home base, including Sky Partners, Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Livermore Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves LVK: Five Rivers Aviation. 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 LVK?
- The closest alternate is San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), about 19 nm away, followed by Palo Alto Airport (PAO) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LVK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 1m (264 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 11m (334 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 33m (494 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.