Airports / California / SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
KSJC / SJCSan Jose, CaliforniaELEV 62 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 68% of the 206 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) — 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, listed as KSJC / SJC, is a large commercial airport in San Jose, California. Field elevation is 62 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, SJC is a home base: QuikCharter and Silicon Valley Express operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ, 7 nm), Palo Alto Airport (PAO, 11 nm), and San Carlos Airport (SQL, 18 nm).
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the San Francisco, CA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SJC to plan your flight.
What fliers highlight
Terminal & facilities
4/5 reviews“Clean facilities, free Wi-Fi, and decent food options (with some healthy choices) add to the appeal.”
Kevin Tadlock5★ on Google
Staff & service
4/5 reviews“Security lines move swiftly, especially with TSA PreCheck, and staff earn consistent praise for friendliness and helpfulness.”
Kevin Tadlock5★ on Google
Easy in & out
3/5 reviews“For Silicon Valley visitors or those prioritizing speed over scale, SJC is a winner—proving smaller can mean smoother.”
Kevin Tadlock5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSJC
IATA
SJC
FAA / Local
SJC
Elevation
62 ft
Coordinates
37.3625° N · 121.9292° 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 62 ft, SJC sits lower than 77% of the 156 California fields on the register.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance — every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View
- 11nmPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto
- 18nmSQLSan Carlos AirportSan Carlos
- 26nmOAKSan Francisco Bay Oakland International AirportOakland
- 26nmSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco
- 38nmCCRBuchanan FieldConcord
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, CA
From the ramp
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