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Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field.
Modesto, California · 97 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
64 ratings
1
Operators based
97
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (KMOD / MOD) sits in Modesto, California, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 97 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Modesto Jet is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 21 nm), Castle Airport (MER, 24 nm), and Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE, 29 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,904-foot paved runway, MOD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from MOD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Modesto.
1 FBO serves KMOD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Modesto Jet Center FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWhether Modesto is your final destination, or a stop along the way, the experienced team is ready to welcome you with professionalism and warm Central Valley hospitality. Our stylish terminal offers complimentary gourmet coffee and other amenities for the comfort of our guests, while our professionally trained line crew safely take care your aircraft.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 132.0
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KMOD
IATA
MOD
FAA / Local
MOD
Elevation
97 ft
Coordinates
37.6258° N · 120.9540° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 97 ft, MOD sits lower than 70% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,904 ft
- 10L/28R5,904 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10R/28L3,464 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,904 ft
MOD's 5,904 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 21nmSCKStockton Metropolitan AirportStockton
- 24nmMERCastle AirportMerced
- 29nmMCEMerced Regional Macready FieldMerced
- 49nmSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose
- 54nmNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View
- 56nmPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto
Location
Open the full mapKMOD · Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field · Modesto, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MOD 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) | 238 nm | 57m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 294 nm | 1h 5m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 458 nm | 1h 28m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 502 nm | 1h 34m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 587 nm | 1h 46m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 593 nm | 1h 47m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 669 nm | 1h 57m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 669 nm | 1h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MOD?
- Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field's longest paved runway is 5,904 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 MOD?
- Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,904 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MOD?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field as a home base, including Modesto Jet. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field?
- One FBO serves MOD: Modesto Jet Center FBO. 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 MOD?
- The closest alternate is Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK), about 21 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 MOD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 57m (238 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 5m (294 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 28m (458 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.