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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / California / SJC
Large airport · SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
San Jose, California · 62 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
8,952 ratings
2
Operators based
62
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
San Jose, CaliforniaELEV 62 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
8,952
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
62
Field elevation
feet above sea level
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.
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). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,000-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. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SJC to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KSJC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation San Jose
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFrom the moment you arrive at Atlantic Aviation SJC, we promise a premium experience from our exceptional staff to our beautiful, recently renovated facility. Open 24/7 to serve all your aircraft needs, Atlantic SJC provides ground, large charter and cargo handling, an on-site notary, security screening, six hangars, and much more.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 129.8
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Santa Clara
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSignature Flight Support has raised the hangar doors and is open for business at the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Our newly constructed facility has the amenities and service you’ve come to expect, all within minutes of Silicon Valley.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 129.05
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security lines move swiftly, especially with TSA PreCheck, and staff earn consistent praise for friendliness and helpfulness.”
Kevin Tadlock5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“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 78% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,000 ft
- 12L/30R11,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 12R/30L11,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,000 ft
SJC's 11,000 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.
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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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SJC 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) | 253 nm | 59m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 335 nm | 1h 11m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 507 nm | 1h 35m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 538 nm | 1h 39m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 606 nm | 1h 49m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 633 nm | 1h 52m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 718 nm | 2h 4m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 718 nm | 2h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SJC?
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,000 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 SJC?
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SJC?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport as a home base, including QuikCharter, Silicon Valley Express. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve SJC: Atlantic Aviation San Jose and Signature Flight Support Santa Clara. 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 SJC?
- The closest alternate is Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), about 7 nm away, followed by Palo Alto Airport (PAO) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SJC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 59m (253 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 11m (335 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 35m (507 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.