Travis Air Force Base — Fairfield, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereTravis Air Force Base in Fairfield uses the IATA code SUU, with KSUU as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from SUU
Travis Air Force Base
Travis Air Force Base (SUU), located near Fairfield, California, is one of the United States Air Force's most important strategic airlift installations, home to the 60th Air Mobility Wing and Air Mobility Command's West Coast hub. As military infrastructure rather than a civilian airport, Travis handles a heavy volume of cargo and troop transport flights connecting the continental United States with the Pacific theater, including Hawaii, Guam, Japan, and beyond. The base operates large transport aircraft such as the C-5 Galaxy and KC-10 Extender, supporting both routine logistics and humanitarian relief missions. SUU also houses David Grant USAF Medical Center, the Air Force's largest medical facility on the West Coast, reinforcing its role as a critical defense and logistics node.
Runways at Travis Air Force Base (SUU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 11001 ft (3353 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 03R/21L | 10995 ft (3351 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Travis Air Force Base (SUU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.9 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 116.4 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 127.55 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 119.9 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 26.92 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 141.9 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 28.557 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.75 MHz |
| UNIC | AERO CLUB UNICOM | 123.3 MHz |
Airports near Travis Air Force Base (SUU)
- Buchanan Field (CCR) — 32.4 km (20.1 mi)
- Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) — 46.9 km (29.1 mi)
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) — 56.3 km (35.0 mi)
- Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) — 63.7 km (39.6 mi)
- McClellan Airfield (MCC) — 64.2 km (39.9 mi)
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) — 65.6 km (40.8 mi)
- Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) — 73.0 km (45.4 mi)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — 81.6 km (50.7 mi)
SUU identifies Travis Air Force Base in California, a major U.S. military strategic airlift hub for Pacific operations, not a public airport, supporting cargo, troop transport, and medical evacuation missions.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Travis Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Travis Air Force Base is SUU.
What is the ICAO code for Travis Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Travis Air Force Base is KSUU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.