Palo Alto Airport
KPAO, Palo Alto, CA
8 miles from SQL
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (2,441 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown Palo Alto
Palo Alto airport guide
Private Jet Charter at San Carlos (SQL)
San Carlos Airport is a few minutes from downtown San Carlos on the Peninsula.
- Codes
- SQL / KSQL
- Elevation
- 5 ft
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (2,621 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying into San Carlos
- San Carlos Airport is a few minutes from downtown San Carlos on the Peninsula.
- The 2,600-foot runway suits piston aircraft and small turboprops; jets use San Francisco or San Jose.
- Convenient for the mid-Peninsula by small aircraft.
Planning a trip to San Carlos? See the San Carlos private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 2 miles to downtown San Carlos.
Flight Times to San Carlos
Estimated one-way times and prices to SQL for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,558 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 40 min$52,500–$80,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 311 mi | 1 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,571 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 40 min$52,000–$80,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,466 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,000–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,846 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,639 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$27,500 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 405 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 2,679 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr$54,500–$83,500 |
Airports Near San Carlos
Alternatives when SQL is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
San Francisco International Airport
KSFO, San Francisco, CA
10 miles from SQL
- Longest runway
- 10L/28R (11,870 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 13 miles to downtown San Francisco
SFO airport guideHayward Executive Airport
KHWD, Hayward, CA
13 miles from SQL
- Longest runway
- 10R/28L (5,694 ft)
About 2 miles to downtown Hayward
Hayward Executive airport guideHalf Moon Bay Airport
KHAF, Half Moon Bay, CA
14 miles from SQL
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (5,000 ft)
About 5 miles to Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay airport guideOakland San Francisco Bay Airport
KOAK, Oakland, CA
15 miles from SQL
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (10,520 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 miles to downtown Oakland and 15 miles to San Francisco
Oakland airport guideMineta San Jose International Airport
KSJC, San Jose, CA
21 miles from SQL
- Longest runway
- 12L/30R (11,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 3 miles to downtown San Jose; about 45 miles to San Francisco
San Jose airport guideSan Carlos Private Jet Questions
How far is San Carlos from town?
About 2 miles to downtown San Carlos.