5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Only constructive feedback I have is better organizational skills with parking and leaving.”
Luke5★ on Google
Airports / California / SNS
Medium airport · SNS
Salinas Municipal Airport.
Salinas, California · 85 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
91 ratings
1
Operators based
85
Elevation ft
Salinas, CaliforniaELEV 85 FTMedium airport
4.5
Google rating
91
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
85
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#62 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 91 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Salinas Municipal Airport, listed as KSNS / SNS, is a mid-sized airport in Salinas, California. The airport sits 85 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Jet West, LLC is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, 12 nm), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 45 nm), and Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ, 50 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,004-foot paved runway, SNS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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1 FBO serves KSNS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
GateOne Salinas
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated in Salinas/Monterey, our full-service FBO offers a first-class facility designed for convenience and efficiency. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with 24-hour service available, it features quick turns, courtesy vehicles, and catering services.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 7 Days/Week: 0700 to 1900 Jet A and 100LL Available
- Unicom 123.00
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Beautiful runways, self serve fuel is convenient and facilities very clean.”
Dirk Dreyer5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Beautiful runways, self serve fuel is convenient and facilities very clean.”
Dirk Dreyer5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Salinas Municipal Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSNS
IATA
SNS
FAA / Local
SNS
Elevation
85 ft
Coordinates
36.6628° N · 121.6060° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 85 ft, SNS sits lower than 73% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,004 ft
- 08/266,004 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/314,825 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,004 ft
SNS's 6,004 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.
- 12nmMRYMonterey Regional AirportMonterey
- 45nmSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose
- 50nmNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View
- 54nmPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto
- 60nmSQLSan Carlos AirportSan Carlos
- 64nmMCEMerced Regional Macready FieldMerced
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSNS · Salinas Municipal Airport · Salinas, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SNS 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) | 212 nm | 54m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 314 nm | 1h 8m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 509 nm | 1h 35m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 514 nm | 1h 36m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 648 nm | 1h 54m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 649 nm | 1h 55m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 714 nm | 2h 4m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 715 nm | 2h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SNS?
- Salinas Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 6,004 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 SNS?
- Salinas Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,004 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SNS?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Salinas Municipal Airport as a home base, including Jet West, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Salinas Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves SNS: GateOne Salinas. 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 SNS?
- The closest alternate is Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), about 12 nm away, followed by Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SNS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 54m (212 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 8m (314 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 35m (509 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.