Airports / California / NUQ
Moffett Federal Airfield.
Mountain View, California · 32 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
41 ratings
0
Operators based
32
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#28 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 41 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
4 nm
To the nearest alternate
Palo Alto Airport (PAO), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ) sits in Mountain View, California, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 32 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 NUQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Palo Alto Airport (PAO, 4 nm), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 7 nm), and San Carlos Airport (SQL, 11 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,197-foot paved runway, NUQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from NUQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mountain View.
1 FBO serves KNUQ. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Dulles International Airport
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Field capability
ICAO
KNUQ
IATA
NUQ
FAA / Local
NUQ
Elevation
32 ft
Coordinates
37.4161° N · 122.0490° 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 32 ft, NUQ sits lower than 84% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,197 ft
- 14L/32R9,197 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 14R/32L8,121 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,197 ft
NUQ's 9,197 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 4nmPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto
- 7nmSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose
- 11nmSQLSan Carlos AirportSan Carlos
- 20nmSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco
- 20nmOAKSan Francisco Bay Oakland International AirportOakland
- 34nmCCRBuchanan FieldConcord
Location
Open the full mapKNUQ · Moffett Federal Airfield · Mountain View, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NUQ 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) | 259 nm | 1h 0m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 341 nm | 1h 12m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 511 nm | 1h 35m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 545 nm | 1h 40m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 602 nm | 1h 48m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 635 nm | 1h 53m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 722 nm | 2h 5m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 722 nm | 2h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NUQ?
- Moffett Federal Airfield's longest paved runway is 9,197 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 NUQ?
- Moffett Federal Airfield has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,197 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Moffett Federal Airfield?
- One FBO serves NUQ: Dulles International Airport. Phone, website 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 NUQ?
- The closest alternate is Palo Alto Airport (PAO), about 4 nm away, followed by Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) at 7 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NUQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 0m (259 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 12m (341 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 35m (511 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.