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KSJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
62 ft / 19 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.00 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC), located in San Jose, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 62 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSJC / SJC
Municipality
San Jose
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
62 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12L / 30R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,000 ft / 3,353 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 139° / 319°
RWY 12L (139°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30R (319°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12R / 30L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,000 ft / 3,353 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 138.8° / 318.8°
RWY 12R (138.8°)
110.90 MHz
IDENT: SLV | CRS: 126°
RWY 30L (318.8°)
110.90 MHz
IDENT: SJC | CRS: 306°
Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,599 ft / 1,402 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 139° / 319°
RWY 11 (139°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (319°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP NORCAL APP
33.82 MHz
APP NORCAL APP
120.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.95 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
118.00 MHz
CTAF CTAF
124.00 MHz
DEP NORCAL DEP
121.30 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
TWR TWR
124.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KNUQILS
Moffett Federal Airfield
12 km / 7 nm
KPAO
Palo Alto Airport
20 km / 11 nm
KSQL
San Carlos Airport
33 km / 18 nm
KOAKILS
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
47 km / 26 nm
KSFOILS
San Francisco International Airport
49 km / 26 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026