Mammoth Yosemite Airport
KMMH, Mammoth Lakes, CA
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (7,000 ft)
About 15 minutes to Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Yosemite airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Yosemite
Mammoth Yosemite is closest to the park’s east side in summer, and Fresno and Merced serve the west and south entrances.
- Main airport
- MMH / KMMH
- Elevation
- 7,135 ft
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (7,000 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Yosemite
Fresno Yosemite International handles every size of jet and is about 90 minutes from the south entrance. Merced is about 1 hr 45 min from Yosemite Valley. Mammoth is about an hour from Tioga Pass when the road is open.
Summer is peak season, and the park may require reservations to enter.
Yosemite Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
KFAT, Fresno, CA
- Longest runway
- 11L/29R (9,539 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Fresno; the southern gateway to Yosemite
Fresno Yosemite airport guideMerced Regional Macready Field
KMCE, Merced, CA
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (5,914 ft)
About 1 hr 45 min to Yosemite Valley
Merced airport guideBefore You Book Yosemite
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Park Entry
Check whether the park requires a reservation for your dates.
Airport Choice
Fresno for most jets; Mammoth for the east side when Tioga Road is open.
When Demand Peaks in Yosemite
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- May to September
- Peak season; Tioga Road usually open from early summer.
- Winter
- Tioga Road closed; snow in the high country.
Flight Times and Prices to Yosemite
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to MMH for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,381 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 20 min$49,000–$75,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 237 mi | 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,386 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 20 min$48,500–$74,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,281 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,700–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$17,800–$23,000 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,669 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,500 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,458 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,900–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 193 mi | 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 230 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Yosemite
Light jets fly from California and Nevada; midsize jets fly from farther away.
Yosemite Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Yosemite Valley?
Merced (MCE) and Fresno (FAT) are each about 1 hr 30 min to 1 hr 45 min away; Mammoth (MMH) is closer to the east side in summer.
How long is a private flight from Los Angeles to Fresno?
About 45 min from Van Nuys in a light jet.
