Salinas Municipal Airport — Salinas, United States
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Distance & flight time from SNS
Salinas Municipal Airport
Salinas Municipal Airport, coded SNS, serves Salinas in California's fertile Salinas Valley, often called the 'Salad Bowl of the World' for its intensive vegetable and produce farming. The airport supports general aviation, agricultural aviation including crop dusting, flight training, and occasional charter service for this Central Coast community located south of the San Francisco Bay Area. SNS also gained a measure of fame as the site of the annual California International Airshow, drawing aviation enthusiasts to Salinas for aerobatic performances and vintage aircraft displays. The airport's operations closely mirror the region's agricultural economy, with aerial application services playing an important supporting role for the valley's extensive farmland surrounding the city.
Runways at Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6004 ft (1830 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 13/31 | 4825 ft (1471 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | NORCAL APP/DEP | 127.15 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.85 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.4 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| RDO | OAKLAND RDO | 122.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.4 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS)
- Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) — 22.9 km (14.2 mi)
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) — 82.9 km (51.5 mi)
- Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) — 92.5 km (57.5 mi)
- Palo Alto Airport (PAO) — 99.6 km (61.9 mi)
- San Carlos Airport (SQL) — 110.5 km (68.7 mi)
- Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE) — 119.1 km (74.0 mi)
- Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) — 121.7 km (75.6 mi)
- Castle Airport (MER) — 121.9 km (75.7 mi)
SNS, Salinas Municipal Airport, serves California's agriculturally vital Salinas Valley with crop-dusting, general aviation, and flight training, while also hosting the noted California International Airshow.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Salinas Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Salinas Municipal Airport is SNS.
What is the ICAO code for Salinas Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Salinas Municipal Airport is KSNS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.