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Airports / California / NZY
Medium airport · NZY
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field.
San Diego, California · 26 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
319 ratings
0
Operators based
26
Elevation ft
San Diego, CaliforniaELEV 26 FTMedium airport
4.3
Google rating
319
Google reviews
ratings on Google
26
Field elevation
feet above sea level
2
Nearest alternate
nm to SAN
Field standing
2 nm
To the nearest alternate
San Diego International Airport (SAN), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in San Diego, California, North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 26 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list NZY as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are San Diego International Airport (SAN, 2 nm), Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX, 11 nm), and Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM, 14 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,001-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from NZY are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from NZY to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Nathan Baxter was cordial, professional & very attentive noticing when people seemed out of place.”
Curtis5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KNZY
IATA
NZY
FAA / Local
NZY
Elevation
26 ft
Coordinates
32.6992° N · 117.2150° 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 26 ft, NZY sits lower than 87% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,001 ft
- 18/368,001 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/297,501 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,001 ft
NZY's 8,001 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.
- 2nmSANSan Diego International AirportSan Diego
- 11nmNKXMiramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher FieldSan Diego
- 14nmSDMBrown Field Municipal AirportSan Diego
- 16nmTIJGeneral Abelardo L. Rodriguez International AirportTijuana
- 26nmCLDMcClellan-Palomar AirportCarlsbad
- 37nmKNFGCamp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) AirportOceanside
Location
Open the full mapKNZY · North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field · San Diego, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NZY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 227 nm | 56m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 272 nm | 1h 2m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 389 nm | 1h 18m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 547 nm | 1h 40m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 637 nm | 1h 53m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 649 nm | 1h 55m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 722 nm | 2h 5m |
| Denver (DEN) | 743 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NZY?
- North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field's longest paved runway is 8,001 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 NZY?
- North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NZY?
- The closest alternate is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 2 nm away, followed by Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NZY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 56m (227 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 2m (272 nm), San Francisco about 1h 18m (389 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.