4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“I will definitely use Breeze again, the convenience of being so close and less people was great .”
Debbie Stobaugh5★ on Google
Airports / California / SBD
Large airport · SBD
San Bernardino International Airport.
San Bernardino, California · 1,159 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
298 ratings
0
Operators based
1,159
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
San Bernardino, CaliforniaELEV 1,159 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
298
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,159
Field elevation
feet above sea level
13
Nearest alternate
nm to RIV
Field standing
#38 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 298 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
March Air Reserve Base (RIV), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in San Bernardino, California, San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD / SBD) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 1,159 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SBD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are March Air Reserve Base (RIV, 13 nm), Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL, 14 nm), and Ontario International Airport (ONT, 18 nm). With a single 10,000-foot paved runway, SBD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SBD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Norton AFB and San Bernardino Air Depot. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from San Bernardino.
1 FBO serves KSBD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Luxivair SBD
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- H24 (after-hours PPR)
- Unicom 122.975
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“I took Breeze Airline, the terminal was nice size, large enough and open.”
Debbie Stobaugh5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Pls be nice, he gives great service”
Leanne L5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for San Bernardino International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSBD
IATA
SBD
FAA / Local
SBD
Elevation
1,159 ft
Coordinates
34.0967° N · 117.2366° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 1,159 ft, SBD sits higher than 73% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,000 ft
- 06/2410,000 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
SBD's 10,000 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.
- 13nmRIVMarch Air Reserve BaseRiverside
- 14nmRALRiverside Municipal AirportRiverside
- 18nmONTOntario International AirportOntario
- 40nmPSPPalm Springs International AirportPalm Springs
- 40nmSNAJohn Wayne Orange County International AirportSanta Ana
- 44nmKSLILos Alamitos Army Air FieldLos Alamitos
Location
Open the full mapKSBD · San Bernardino International Airport · San Bernardino, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SBD 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) | 157 nm | 46m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 267 nm | 1h 1m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 327 nm | 1h 10m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 473 nm | 1h 30m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 586 nm | 1h 46m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 596 nm | 1h 47m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 646 nm | 1h 54m |
| Denver (DEN) | 694 nm | 2h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SBD?
- San Bernardino International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,000 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 SBD?
- San Bernardino International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at San Bernardino International Airport?
- One FBO serves SBD: Luxivair SBD. 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 SBD?
- The closest alternate is March Air Reserve Base (RIV), about 13 nm away, followed by Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) at 14 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SBD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 1m (267 nm), San Francisco about 1h 10m (327 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 30m (473 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.