Nearby Airports

Introduction ...

When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<1> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Santa Rita Peak.

Please keep in mind that these airports were chosen based on their air-distance from Santa Rita Peak. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.

For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.

Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Santa Rita Peak.

Large Airports ...

Fresno Yosemite Intl. (FAT/KFAT)
(57 miles [91.7 km] to the east northeast)
- Official website: www.flyfresno.org/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FAT ICAO: KFAT
- GPS Coordinates: 36.776194, -119.718139<2>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Fresno Yosemite Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
San Luis County Rgnl. (ICAO: KSBP)
(76 miles [122.3 km] to the south)
- Official website: https://www.sloairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KSBP
- GPS Coordinates: 35.237266, -120.642597<3>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on San Luis County Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for San Luis County Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. (SJC/KSJC)
(101 miles [162.5 km] to the northwest)
- Official website: https://www.flysanjose.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: SJC ICAO: KSJC
- GPS Coordinates: 37.362667, -121.929111<4>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]

Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service ...

Merced Muni. (MCE/KMCE)
(64 miles [103 km] to the north)
- Official website: https://www.flymercedairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MCE ICAO: KMCE
- GPS Coordinates: 37.284750, -120.513917<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Merced Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Merced Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Visalia Muni. (VIS/KVIS)
(67 miles [107.8 km] to the east)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: VIS ICAO: KVIS
- GPS Coordinates: 36.318667, -119.392889<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Visalia Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Visalia Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY/KMRY)
(70 miles [112.7 km] to the west northwest)
- Official website: https://www.montereyairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MRY ICAO: KMRY
- GPS Coordinates: 36.587000, -121.842944<7>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Monterey Peninsula Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Monterey Peninsula Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Modesto City - Co. Airport (MOD/KMOD)
(90 miles [144.8 km] to the north northwest)
- Official website: https://www.modestogov.com/314/Airport
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MOD ICAO: KMOD
- GPS Coordinates: 37.625817, -120.954421<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Modesto City - County Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Modesto City - Co. Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
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- Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX/KSMX)
  (100 miles [160.9 km] to the south)
  - Official website: www.santamariaairport.com/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: SMX ICAO: KSMX
  - GPS Coordinates: 34.898917, -120.457444<9>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Santa Maria Public Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Santa Maria Public Airport
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Meadows Fld. (BFL/KBFL)
  (106 miles [170.6 km] to the southeast)
  - Official website: https://www.meadowsfield.com/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: BFL ICAO: KBFL
  - GPS Coordinates: 35.433861, -119.057667<10>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Meadows Field
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Meadows Fld.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Stockton Metro Airport (SCK/KSCK)
  (112 miles [180.2 km] to the north northwest)
  - Official website: https://flystockton.com/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: SCK ICAO: KSCK
  - GPS Coordinates: 37.894167, -121.238306<11>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Stockton Metropolitan Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Stockton Metro Airport
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]

General Aviation Airports ...

Coalinga Muni.
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 36.160233, -120.361261<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Coalinga Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Coalinga Muni.
New Coalinga Muni. (IATA: CLG)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
- Airport Identification Code: IATA: CLG
- GPS Coordinates: 36.163139, -120.293814<13>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on New Coalinga Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for New Coalinga Muni.
Mesa Del Rey Airport (FAA ID: KIC)
(30 miles [48.3 km] to the west southwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 36.228417, -121.121306<14>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Mesa Del Rey Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Mesa Del Rey Airport
Mendota Airport (FAA ID: M90)
(31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 36.758611, -120.371389<15>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Mendota Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Mendota Airport
Firebaugh Airport (FAA ID: F34)
(36 miles [57.9 km] to the north)
- GPS Coordinates: 36.859989, -120.464468<16>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Firebaugh Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Firebaugh Airport

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Santa Rita Peak), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.
<2>	GPS Coordinates for Fresno Yosemite International Airport: Decimal: 36.77619, -119.718139 DDMMSS: 36° 46' 34", -119° 43' 5"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for San Luis County Regional Airport: Decimal: 35.23726, -120.642597 DDMMSS: 35° 14' 14", -120° 38' 33"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport: Decimal: 37.36266, -121.929111 DDMMSS: 37° 21' 45", -121° 55' 44"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Merced Municipal Airport: Decimal: 37.28475, -120.513917 DDMMSS: 37° 17' 5", -120° 30' 50"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Visalia Municipal Airport: Decimal: 36.31866, -119.392889 DDMMSS: 36° 19' 7", -119° 23' 34"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Monterey Peninsula Airport: Decimal: 36.58700, -121.842944 DDMMSS: 36° 35' 13", -121° 50' 34"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Modesto City - County Airport: Decimal: 37.62581, -120.954421 DDMMSS: 37° 37' 32", -120° 57' 15"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Santa Maria Public Airport: Decimal: 34.89891, -120.457444 DDMMSS: 34° 53' 56", -120° 27' 26"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Meadows Field: Decimal: 35.43386, -119.057667 DDMMSS: 35° 26' 1", -119° 3' 27"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Stockton Metropolitan Airport: Decimal: 37.89416, -121.238306 DDMMSS: 37° 53' 38", -121° 14' 17"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Coalinga Municipal Airport: Decimal: 36.16023, -120.361261 DDMMSS: 36° 9' 36", -120° 21' 40"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for New Coalinga Municipal Airport: Decimal: 36.16313, -120.293814 DDMMSS: 36° 9' 47", -120° 17' 37"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Mesa Del Rey Airport: Decimal: 36.22841, -121.121306 DDMMSS: 36° 13' 42", -121° 7' 16"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Mendota Airport: Decimal: 36.75861, -120.371389 DDMMSS: 36° 45' 30", -120° 22' 17"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Firebaugh Airport: Decimal: 36.85998, -120.464468 DDMMSS: 36° 51' 35", -120° 27' 52"