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Airports / California / MRY
Medium airport · MRY
Monterey Regional Airport.
Monterey, California · 257 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
732 ratings
2
Operators based
257
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Monterey, CaliforniaELEV 257 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
732
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
257
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Monterey Regional Airport, listed as KMRY / MRY, is a mid-sized airport in Monterey, California. The airport sits 257 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, MPI Jet and Shearwater Air are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS, 12 nm), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 47 nm), and Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ, 51 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,175-foot paved runway, MRY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Monterey, CA destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under Monterey Peninsula Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Monterey.
2 FBOs serve KMRY. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Del Monte Aviation FBO
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0500-2200 (5:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
- Unicom 131.5
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Monterey Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0500-2200 (5:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
- Unicom 129.775
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Check-in and security are quick and hassle-free, making travel much more comfortable than at larger airports.”
Tom Terry5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff is friendly and always ready to help, and the terminal is clean and easy to navigate.”
Tom Terry5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KMRY
IATA
MRY
FAA / Local
MRY
Elevation
257 ft
Coordinates
36.5868° N · 121.8442° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 257 ft, MRY sits lower than 53% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,175 ft
- 10R/28L7,175 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10L/28R3,503 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,175 ft
MRY's 7,175 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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 operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmSNSSalinas Municipal AirportSalinas
- 47nmSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose
- 51nmNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View
- 54nmPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto
- 59nmSQLSan Carlos AirportSan Carlos
- 67nmSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKMRY · Monterey Regional Airport · Monterey, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MRY 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) | 217 nm | 54m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 325 nm | 1h 9m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 519 nm | 1h 36m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 526 nm | 1h 37m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 652 nm | 1h 55m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 661 nm | 1h 56m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 726 nm | 2h 5m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 728 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MRY?
- Monterey Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 7,175 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 MRY?
- Monterey Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,175 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MRY?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Monterey Regional Airport as a home base, including MPI Jet, Shearwater Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Monterey Regional Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve MRY: Del Monte Aviation FBO and Monterey Jet Center. 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 MRY?
- The closest alternate is Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), about 12 nm away, followed by Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MRY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 54m (217 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 9m (325 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 36m (519 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.