Airports / California / OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Oakland, California · 9 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
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7,609 ratings
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Operators based
9
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
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.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (KOAK / OAK) is a large commercial airport serving Oakland, California. Field elevation is 9 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, OAK is a home base: Aviation Resource Management and Pacific Coast Jet operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 9 nm), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 13 nm), and Palo Alto Airport (PAO, 16 nm). The field has 4 runways, the longest 10,520-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the San Francisco, CA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as Metro Oakland International. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from OAK to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KOAK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
KaiserAir Oakland
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWith over forty years of experience as preferred FBOs, KaiserAir has established a solid foundation and stellar reputation for uncompromising service that is both efficient and friendly.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- H24
- Unicom 129.750
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Oakland
Your FBO? Claim it, freeStar-gazing, stand up paddle boarding and hikes through the redwood forest. Oakland has a wide variety of activities. After a day at the office, visit Fruitvale village, a vibrant neighbourhood at the base of the Oakland foothills, home to some of the town’s hidden treasures. Caffeine lovers - try a private tasting tour of Oakland’s Blue Bottle Coffee factory.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.575
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +23 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KOAK
IATA
OAK
FAA / Local
OAK
Elevation
9 ft
Coordinates
37.7201° N · 122.2212° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 9 ft, OAK sits lower than 91% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 10,520 ft
- 12/3010,520 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10R/28L6,213 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10L/28R5,457 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/333,376 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,520 ft
OAK's 10,520 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.
- 9nmSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco
- 13nmSQLSan Carlos AirportSan Carlos
- 16nmPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto
- 18nmCCRBuchanan FieldConcord
- 20nmNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View
- 26nmSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKOAK · San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · Oakland, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OAK 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) | 278 nm | 1h 3m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 353 nm | 1h 13m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 510 nm | 1h 35m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 559 nm | 1h 42m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 584 nm | 1h 45m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 630 nm | 1h 52m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 726 nm | 2h 5m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 726 nm | 2h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OAK?
- San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,520 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 OAK?
- San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 10,520 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at OAK?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport as a home base, including Aviation Resource Management, Pacific Coast Jet. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve OAK: KaiserAir Oakland and Signature Flight Support Oakland. 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 OAK?
- The closest alternate is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 9 nm away, followed by San Carlos Airport (SQL) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OAK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 3m (278 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 13m (353 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 35m (510 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.