KSJC
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose Intl
San Jose, California

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:SJC / KSJC
Lat/Lng:37.3629947222, -121.928620556
37-21-46.7810N, 121-55-43.0340W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 12/22/2016
Elevation:62 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 12/22/2016
Magnetic Variation:13E,(2020), [13E (2025)]
Sectional:SAN FRANCISCO
From City:2nm NW of San Jose

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:02/1946
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 0600-0000 (local)
Type:ATCT
Hours:18
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:C,E,Class C Svc 0600-0000; Other Times Class E
ARTCC:Oakland(ZOA)Oakland Center
FSS:Oakland FSS(OAK)
NOTAMs and Weather:SJCNOTAM-D service at airport
Pattern Altitude:TPA 942 ft AGL Single-Engine Aircraft, 1442 ft AGL Multi-Engine & Turbine Powered Aircraft.
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Segmented Circle:yes
Lights:Activate MALSR Runway 12R, MALSR Runway 30L, HIRL Runway 12L/30R, HIRL Runway 12R/30L - Frequency 124.0 When Tower Closed.
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no
ARFF:I D S 05/1973

Communications

CTAF:124.000
UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 408-969-0838 126.95
ATIS:126.95
408-980-8459 operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'San Jose Tower'
124.0,257.6
Ground:
Contact 'San Jose Ground'
121.7
Clearance:
118.0
Approach:
Contact 'NORCAL' Approach
120.1,126.475,290.25,
317.775,125.35,134.5,
338.2
Departure:
Contact 'NORCAL' Departure
121.3,270.35
Class Freq:
CLASS-C---
120.1 ;081-135 Sjc
121.3 ;280-080 Sjc
135.2 ;136-279 Sjc
270.35 ;280-080 Sjc
290.25 ;081-135 Sjc
379.1 ;136-279 Sjc
Other:--PRE TAXI CLNC 118.0
--IC 257.6
---LOUPE 121.3
---LOUPE 270.35
---TECKY 121.3
---TECKY 270.35
---FRLON 133.95
---FRLON 317.6
---JAWWS 290.25
---ROBIE 124.525
---ROBIE 348.675
---STAR 124.525
---STAR 126.475
---STAR 133.95
---STAR 290.25
---STAR 317.6
---STAR 317.775
---STAR 348.675
---SHVVR 126.475
---SHVVR 317.775
---DP 121.3
---DP 270.35
---JOSE 121.3
---JOSE 270.35
---SAN 121.3
---SAN 270.35
---POINT 133.95
---POINT 317.6
---BMRNG 121.3
---BMRNG 270.35
---BRIXX 133.95
---BRIXX 317.6
---SILCN 124.525
---SILCN 348.675
---REYES 133.95
---REYES 317.6
---IC 120.1
---IC 290.25
---MOONY 121.3
---MOONY 270.35
---ALMDN 121.3
---ALMDN 270.35
---BRINY 133.95
---BRINY 317.6
---ALTAM 121.3
---ALTAM 270.35
---DANVILLE 121.3
---DANVILLE 270.35
---SUNOL 121.3
---SUNOL 270.35
Master Airport:NCT (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON)
Master Provides:Class C
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
LAWRS
Pdc
Tower Remarks:Said in Use. Operate Transponders with Altitude Reporting Mode and Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled on All Airport Surfaces.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Freight, Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:City of San Jose
200 E. Santa Clara Street
San Jose, Ca 95113
408-277-5100
Manager:Mukesh (Mookie) Patel
1701 Airport Blvd., Suite B-1130
San Jose, Ca 95110-1206
(408) 277-5100

Runways

Runways:12L/30R
12R/30L

Runway 12L/30R

Length:11000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/22/2016
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 1008/R/B/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1116,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 12L End 30R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):10139 feet10134 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):11000 feet11000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):10139 feet10134 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):8831 feet7597 feet
True Alignment:139,(126 Magnetic)319,(306 Magnetic)
Right Hand Pattern: Yes
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:1308'2537'
Elevation at End:37.7' MSL61.1' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:37.8' MSL55.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:43.8' MSL55.2' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:70' AGL69' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on right side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):Yes 
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Objects:PoleTree
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):DD
Object Clearance Slope:38:123:1
Object Height:32' AGL54' AGL
Object Distance:1441' Along centerline
580' Right of centerline
1435' Along centerline
550' Right of centerline

Runway 12R/30L

Length:11000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 12/22/2016
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 1035/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1120,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 12R End 30L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):9883 feet10152 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):11000 feet11000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):9883 feet10152 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):8587 feet7614 feet
True Alignment:139,(126 Magnetic)319,(306 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Right Hand Pattern:Yes 
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:1297'2537'
Elevation at End:38.2' MSL62.1' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:37.9' MSL57.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:45.6' MSL57.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:75' AGL70' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on right side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway 30L PAPI Unusbl Beyond 7 Degs of Centerline of Runway.
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, RolloutTouchdown, Rollout
Runway Visual Value Equipment Available: Yes
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator LightsMALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Objects:PoleFence
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:13:1
Approach Ratio 50:1 to Displaced Threshold.
2:1
Approach Ratio 50:1 to Displaced Threshold.
Object Height:29' AGL14' AGL
Object Distance:580' Along centerline
480' Right of centerline
230' Along centerline
170' Right of centerline

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Birds Frequently on or in Vicinity of Airport.
Taxiway Y Will be Periodically Rstrd to Aircraft with a Wingspan of Less than 171 ft (Md-11 or Smaller) Drg B-787 and B-747 Operations on Runway 12L/30R.
Taxiway Z Will be Periodically Rstrd to Aircraft with a Wingspan of Less than 118 ft (B-737-900 or Smaller) Drg B-787 and B-747 Operations. Taxiway Z Between 200 ft NW of Taxiway H and 200 ft NW of Taxiway K Limited to Aircraft with Wingspan of Less than 135 ft (B-757-300 or Smaller).
Taxiway V Limited to Aircraft with Wingspan of Less than 118 ft (B-737-900 or Smaller).
Unscheduled Operations by Group 5 Aircraft (B747) and Larger not Auth Except with Prior Airport Approval Contact Airport Manager (408) 392-3500.
Noise Abatement Procedure: Runway 30L/12R is Preferred Arrival Runway for Jet Aircraft and Runway 12L/30R is the Preferred Departure Runway for Jet Aircraft. All Jet Aircraft Tkofs are to be Initiated from Eor Unless Directed Otherwise by Air Traffic Control Tower.
Curfew Hours 2300-0700 Far 36 Stage II, 2330-0630 Far 36 Stage III Aircraft Listed on the Schedule of Authorized Aircraft Issued by the Director of Aviation. Delayed Scheduled Flights, and Alternate/Emergency Operations may be Exempt from Curfew Hour Restrictions.
Prior Airport Notification is Required for All Late/Early Arrivals. Contact Manager on Duty at (408) 392-3500.
First 400 ft Runway 30R & Runway 30L Closed for Takeoff Dc10, Md11, L1011.
All Turbine Engine Run-Ups Require Prior Airport Approval, Contact Mgr on Duty (408) 392-3500.
Taxiway D Between Taxiway W and Taxiway V Limited to Aircraft with a Wingspan of Less than 118 ft (B-737-900 or Smaller).
Taxiway W Between Taxiway J and Taxiway L Can Support Group Iv Aircraft.
High Intensity Light Activity: High Intensity Lights (Lasers and Large Media Screens) may be Visible to Arrival and Departure Aircraft to San Jose International Airport During Events at the Levi Stadium Complex (37-24-15N/121-58-14W, Sjc Vortac R-303/2.1 DME). Flight Crews Should Use Caution When Operating in This Area During Stadium Events. Cockpit Illumination and Glare Effect Reducing Visible may be Intensified During Arrival and Departure Operations Especially at Night.
Rrp Rqrd from FBO for Transient Hel Operations.
for Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower is Closed Contact Norcal Approach at 916-361-3748.

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