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Paso Robles Municipal Airport.
Paso Robles, California · 840 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.8/5
Google rating
46 ratings
1
Operators based
840
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#9 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 46 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Paso Robles Municipal Airport (KPRB / PRB) sits in Paso Robles, California, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 840 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, PRB is a home base: Sinton Helicopters operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP, 26 nm), Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX, 47 nm), and Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC, 51 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,008-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PRB 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 PRB to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KPRB. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Loyd's Aviation Paso Robles
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- 7am–7pm, 7 days/week
- Unicom 131.375
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Maintenance
- Fuel
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KPRB
IATA
PRB
FAA / Local
PRB
Elevation
840 ft
Coordinates
35.6729° N · 120.6270° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 840 ft, PRB sits higher than 69% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,008 ft
- 01/196,008 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/314,701 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,008 ft
PRB's 6,008 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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmSBPSan Luis County Regional AirportSan Luis Obispo
- 47nmSMXSanta Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock FieldSanta Maria
- 51nmNLCLemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) AirportLemoore
- 56nmVBGVandenberg Space Force BaseLompoc
- 71nmVISVisalia Municipal AirportVisalia
- 76nmSNSSalinas Municipal AirportSalinas
Location
Open the full mapKPRB · Paso Robles Municipal Airport · Paso Robles, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PRB 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) | 137 nm | 43m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 144 nm | 44m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 267 nm | 1h 1m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 448 nm | 1h 27m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 510 nm | 1h 35m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 659 nm | 1h 56m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 689 nm | 2h 0m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 693 nm | 2h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PRB?
- Paso Robles Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 6,008 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 PRB?
- Paso Robles Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,008 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PRB?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Paso Robles Municipal Airport as a home base, including Sinton Helicopters. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Paso Robles Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves PRB: Loyd's Aviation Paso Robles. 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 PRB?
- The closest alternate is San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), about 26 nm away, followed by Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PRB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 1m (267 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 27m (448 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 35m (510 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.