KMRY

VFR

MONTEREY RGNL

MONTEREY · CALIFORNIA

Elev
256.6'
Longest RWY
7,175'10R/28L
Tower
06:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:54Z
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Before you fly into KMRY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,756.6'
MSL · field 256.6' + 1,500 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28L
H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KMRY

Current METAR

Observed 20:54Z

KMRY 272054Z 28010KT 10SM SCT065 15/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01500072 50003 $
Wind
280° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.07 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
132 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
1,500 ft AGL · 1,757 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
MRY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS MORELLO
Address
200 FRED KANE DR., SUITE 200, MONTEREY CA 93940

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK
OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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280° · 10 kt
RWY 28L
278°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28L

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28L · 278° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,757 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10R/28LFavored98° / 278°7,175 ftASPH28L R
10L/28R98° / 278°3,503 ftASPH28R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10R7,175'7,175'7,175'7,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
28L7,175'7,175'7,175'7,000'PAPI 4-box right(3.5°)
10LPAPI 2-box left(3°)
28RPAPI 2-box left(3.85°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 10R
LD · CAT I
MRY
110.7
RWY 28L
LE · CAT I
MTB
110.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 10R
KMRY · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAUL94
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Facility constraints for commercial diversions: airport design group three and larger with seating capacity more than 150 passengers are highly discouraged. Customs and border protection processing facilities unavailable.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery or cancel IFR when the tower is closed, contact NorCal approach control on 133.5; if unable, contact NorCal approach at 916-361-3748.Show FAA
  • Aircraft with wingspan greater than 95 feet may not taxi past the terminal on Taxiway Alpha when an MD-80 or 757 is parked at the terminal.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect from 2300 to 0700.Show FAA
  • On departure, no turns below 900 feet unless air traffic control directed.Show FAA
  • Limited transient parking prior permission required for large and turbine powered multiengine aircraft; call (831) 648-7000 option 2.Show FAA
  • Runway 28L RNAV and required navigation performance approaches are not to be used for practice approaches.Show FAA
  • Avoid flights over residential areas north and south. Contact airport operations at 831-648-7000 option 2 or www.montereyairport.com for procedures.Show FAA
  • Avoid flying Runway 28L RNAV Y when possible to reduce noise impacts.Show FAA
  • Aircraft with wingspan greater than 65 feet are prohibited on Taxiway Bravo between Taxiway Echo and Taxiway Delta.Show FAA
  • The fire station apron is closed to helicopter traffic.Show FAA
  • The tower non-visibility area is the Taxiway Alpha east holding bay.Show FAA
  • Rotary wing aircraft are expected to follow fixed wing traffic patterns to runway landing.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 10R, runway end identifier lights for runway 28L, precision approach path indicators for runways 10L, 10R, 28L, and 28R, and high intensity runway lights for runway 10R/28L on the common traffic advisory frequency. When the tower is closed, runway end identifier lights for runways 10L and 28R are available; medium intensity runway lights for runway 10L/28R are unavailable.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • ASustainable aviation fuel is available.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10R/28LPavement classification number value is 370/F/B/X/T for runway 10R/28L.Show FAA
  • 10L/28RPavement classification number value is 370/F/B/X/T for runway 10L/28R.Show FAA
  • 10L/28RRunway 10L/28R is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28LUnusable beyond 2 degrees left of runway centerline and within 0.75 nautical miles of runway threshold.Show FAA
  • 28LApproach ratio 50 to 1 to displaced threshold.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 10R_EMASAn Engineered Material Arresting System 389 feet in length by 170 feet in width is located at the departure end of Runway 10R.Show FAA
  • 28L_EMASEngineered material arresting system 389 feet in length by 170 feet in width located at the departure end of runway 28L.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Contact the FBO for rates and charges. Landing fees are charged for aircraft over 6,000 pounds and helicopters. Overnight tiedown fees are charged at the FBO.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport operations duty manager can be reached at 831-648-7000 extension 400 or operations@montereyairport.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KMRY

Answer card
ICAO
KMRY
Name
MONTEREY RGNL
Location
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
256.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,756.6 ft MSL (1,500 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2100
Total runways
2
Longest runway
10R/28L · 7,175 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
18
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28L

Monterey Regional Airport sits in Monterey, California. Field elevation is 256.6 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 7,175 ft on 10R/28L. The other runway is 10L/28R at 3,503 ft. The tower is open 0600-2100. Outside those hours, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest procedures before you go.

ILS approaches are available for runway ends 10R and 28L. Pattern altitude is 1,500 ft AGL, which is 1,756.6 ft MSL. The airport sits close to the coast. Expect marine layer changes and shifting visibility to matter on arrival and departure. Noise abatement is in effect from 2300 to 0700. On departure, no turns below 900 ft unless ATC directs otherwise.

On field, Del Monte Aviation carries 100LL, Jet A, Jet A Prist and UL94. Monterey Jet Center carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Published remarks also note limited transient parking for large and turbine powered multiengine aircraft with prior permission required. Aircraft over 6,000 lb and helicopters may be charged landing fees. Large commercial diversion aircraft are highly discouraged. Customs processing is not available.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMRY?
Pattern altitude is 1,500 ft AGL. That works out to 1,756.6 ft MSL at Monterey Regional.
What are the tower hours at Monterey Regional Airport?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2100. If you need clearance delivery or IFR cancellation after the tower closes, contact NorCal Approach on 133.5.
Which ILS approaches are available at KMRY?
ILS service is published for runway ends 10R and 28L. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before departure.
What is the longest runway at KMRY?
Runway 10R/28L is the longest at 7,175 ft. It is asphalt and has a published PCN of 370/F/B/X/T.
Which FBOs are on the field at Monterey Regional?
Del Monte Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A, Jet A Prist and UL94. Monterey Jet Center is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KMRY?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect from 2300 to 0700. On departure, no turns below 900 ft unless ATC directs otherwise.
Can large aircraft park transient at Monterey Regional?
Limited transient parking for large and turbine powered multiengine aircraft requires prior permission. Call (831) 648-7000 option 2 before arrival.
Are there any runway or taxi restrictions to know about at KMRY?
Yes. Aircraft with wingspan greater than 95 ft may not taxi past the terminal on Taxiway Alpha when an MD-80 or 757 is parked at the terminal. Runway 28L also has a published unusable area beyond 2 degrees left of centerline and within 0.75 NM of the threshold.

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