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San Carlos Airport.
San Carlos, California · 5 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
125 ratings
0
Operators based
5
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#58 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 125 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Palo Alto Airport (PAO), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
San Carlos Airport (KSQL / SQL) sits in San Carlos, California, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 5 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SQL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Palo Alto Airport (PAO, 7 nm), San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 9 nm), and Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ, 11 nm). At 2,621-foot, the runway favors turboprops and light general aviation over jet operations.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the San Francisco, CA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as San Carlos-Belmont Airport and San Mateo Country Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SQL to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KSQL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Rabbit Aviation San Carlos
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- Sun-Sat 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Unicom 130.0
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- GPU
- +2 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KSQL
IATA
SQL
FAA / Local
SQL
Elevation
5 ft
Coordinates
37.5131° N · 122.2508° 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
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 5 ft, SQL sits lower than 93% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 2,621 ft
- 12/302,621 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 2,621 ft
At 2,621 ft, SQL is generally suited to piston and turboprop aircraft rather than jets.
- 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.
- 7nmPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto
- 9nmSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco
- 11nmNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View
- 13nmOAKSan Francisco Bay Oakland International AirportOakland
- 18nmSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose
- 30nmCCRBuchanan FieldConcord
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSQL · San Carlos Airport · San Carlos, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SQL 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) | 270 nm | 1h 2m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 352 nm | 1h 13m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 517 nm | 1h 36m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 556 nm | 1h 42m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 596 nm | 1h 47m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 639 nm | 1h 53m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 730 nm | 2h 6m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 730 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use SQL?
- At 2,621 ft, San Carlos Airport is generally suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets. Charter flyers usually depart from a nearby field with a longer runway.
- What is the longest runway at SQL?
- San Carlos Airport has one runway; the longest measures 2,621 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at San Carlos Airport?
- One FBO serves SQL: Rabbit Aviation San Carlos. 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 SQL?
- The closest alternate is Palo Alto Airport (PAO), about 7 nm away, followed by San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 9 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SQL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 2m (270 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 13m (352 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 36m (517 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.