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Visalia Municipal Airport

Visalia, United States

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Visalia Municipal Airport

Visalia, United States
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295 ft
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San Joaquin Valley's general aviation and commercial gateway.

Opened
1942
Location
Visalia, United States
Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS/KVIS) is a public airport located in Visalia, California, serving Tulare County and the surrounding San Joaquin Valley region. It supports a mix of general aviation, charter, and limited commercial air service, functioning as an important regional facility for agricultural and business aviation in the area. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 295 feet above mean sea level and features two runways. While commercial scheduled service has been intermittent over the years, the airport remains active with flight training, cargo operations, and private aviation. Its location in California's Central Valley makes it strategically positioned near agricultural and industrial operations.
Terminals
The airport has a modest single terminal facility designed to accommodate limited commercial and general aviation passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to and from the airport primarily consists of rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting to downtown Visalia and surrounding communities.
Airlines here
Scheduled commercial airline service has historically been limited and intermittent, with carriers such as United Express having served the airport in the past.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Tulare County, one of the most productive agricultural counties in the United States.
  • ›The airport has two runways, with the primary runway oriented roughly northeast-southwest.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 295 feet (90 meters) above mean sea level.
  • ›The facility supports significant general aviation and agricultural aviation operations.
  • ›Visalia is approximately 40 miles south of Fresno and serves as a regional hub for the southern San Joaquin Valley.
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Airlines serving this airport

Great Lakes Airlines
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Routes

VIS → LAXZK · BE1

Aircraft operating here

BE11 routes
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Visalia Municipal Airport
Encyclopaedia

Visalia Municipal Airport was the first airport in Tulare County, California, United States, designated in 1929. The airport is 5 mi (8.0 km) west of downtown Visalia. The airport is eligible for the Essential Air Service program, but has no scheduled air service, having previously been ineligible to request funding for service until April 30, 2026.

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