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Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Find out about the airport's location, transportation options, terminals, airlines and more.

Fresno, California

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Fresno Yosemite International Airport (IATA: FAT) formerly known as Hammer Field and Fresno Air Terminal, is a joint public and military airport that serves around 1.8 million passengers each year.

The airport opened in June 1942 and serves cities within the United States and Mexico. The airport has an area of 1,728 acres and owns two runways. Fresno Airport is the best airport to fly to if you're planning to visit Yosemite National Park.

The airport is home to a large operations base for SkyWest Airlines which is the nation's largest regional airline. The airport is located 5.9 miles (9.4 km) southwest City of Fresno, California.

Airport terminal

Facilities

Fresno Yosemite International Airport provides facilities and services to offer its travelers comfort and ease. The airport has many gates as well as shops and restaurants at the airport of the terminal.


Facilities include:

  • A wide range of dining and shopping places are available from popular restaurants, cafes and luxury and designer shops.
  • Free WiFi Accessibility
  • Mobile Charging
  • Family Services
  • Barber
Airport runway

Runways and Terminals

Fresno Yosemite International Airport operates two parallel runways:

  • Runway 11L/29R: This is the primary runway, measuring 9,539 feet (2,907 meters) in length and 150 feet (46 meters) in width, with an asphalt surface.
  • Runway 11R/29L: The secondary runway is 8,008 feet (2,441 meters) long and 150 feet (46 meters) wide, also featuring an asphalt surface.

These runways accommodate a variety of aircraft operations, including commercial, general aviation, and military flights.

The airport's terminal includes a baggage claim area, security checkpoint, central lobby, ticketing area, and low-level concourse.

Southwest Airlines plane at dusk

Airlines that fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is currently served by the following airlines:

Man with a suitcase waiting for a taxi at an airport

How to get to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

By Road

There is a range of taxi firms that offer transportation services at the Airport. If you need a taxi, you'll need to follow directions to the ground transportation area. It takes only 12 minutes to the Fresno City centre by taxi. There are drop-off and pick-up areas at the terminal.


By Public Transport

FAX local bus routes 26 and 39 serve the airport. Also, V-Line is a convenient and economical shuttle bus service that connects Fresno and the airport to Visalia and Visalia Municipal Airport.


By Rental Car

There are many car hire firms available that are situated at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Many car hire companies provide these services such as Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty.

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