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The Monterey Peninsula Airport is the commercial airport serving Monterey County, though many passengers use [[Mineta San José International Airport (SJC/KSJC)|San Jose]] for lower airfares. The dominant carrier is SkyWest Airlines, which operates service as United Express | The Monterey Regional Airport (known as Monterey Peninsula Airport until September 2011) is the commercial airport serving Monterey County, though many passengers use [[Mineta San José International Airport (SJC/KSJC)|San Jose]] for lower airfares. The dominant carrier is SkyWest Airlines, which operates service as United Express. The airport also sees regular service from Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and Mesa Airlines/US Airways Express. | ||
The airport has two runways, 10R/28L and 10L/28R. All airliners and most business jets will use 10R/28L. The airport sometimes operates with mixed operations, with arrivals on 10R and departures on 28L. | The airport has two runways, 10R/28L and 10L/28R. All airliners and most business jets will use 10R/28L. The airport sometimes operates with mixed operations, with arrivals on 10R and departures on 28L. | ||
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===Terminal Observation Deck=== | ===Terminal Observation Deck=== | ||
The airport provides an observation deck in the terminal area. It is located on the roof of the baggage claim area, and can be reached | The airport provides an observation deck in the terminal area. It is located on the roof of the baggage claim area, and can be reached from the second floor of the terminal building. It is outdoor, though there is a glass partition between between you and the ramp area. From this area, you will be facing directly the American Eagle parking area, with SkyWest to your right. The observation deck is outside the secure areas, so no ticket is needed to visit it. | ||
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===Upper Short Term Parking Lot=== | ===Upper Short Term Parking Lot=== | ||
The short term parking lot east of the terminal (called the Upper Lot) provides an excellent view of the runways and ramp areas. It overlooks the SkyWest ramp, so | The short term parking lot east of the terminal (called the Upper Lot) provides an excellent view of the runways and ramp areas. It overlooks the SkyWest and Mesa ramp, so occasionally parked aircraft or equipment can get in your way. Trees and light poles are also potential obstructions. However, unlike the observation deck, there is no glass, only a waist-high fence. Because this parking lot is elevated above the ramp area, you are also above the perimeter fence. Cost to park here is $1.00 per half hour, up to $16.00 per 24 hours. | ||
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==Regular Traffic== | ==Regular Traffic== | ||
===Passenger=== | |||
*Alaska Airlines | |||
**Horizon Air: E175 | |||
**SkyWest Airlines: E175 | |||
*Allegiant Air: A320 | |||
*American Airlines: A319 | |||
*American Eagle | |||
**Envoy Air: E175 | |||
**SkyWest Airlines: E175 | |||
*JSX: ERJ-145 | |||
*Sun Country Airlines: 737-800 | |||
*United Express | |||
**SkyWest Airlines: E175 | |||
===Cargo=== | |||
*FedEx Feeder: Cessna 208 | |||
===Special Events=== | |||
During major events in the Monterey area, such as Pebble Beach golf tournaments and races at Laguna Seca, a large number of business jets and turboprops, potentially including Boeing Business Jets and MD-87s, can be seen at the airport. | |||
==Facilities and Transportation== | ==Facilities and Transportation== | ||
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===Dining=== | ===Dining=== | ||
The '''Golden Tee | The '''Golden Tee Restaurant''', located on the second floor at the west end of the terminal building, provides sit down meal service. There are tables overlooking the airport runways and the former Mesa ramp area, which will be come the new baggage claim area once construction is complete. The '''Golden Tee Snack Bar''' and '''Koffee Kart''' are located on the first floor of the terminal. | ||
===Public Transportation=== | ===Public Transportation=== | ||
Monterey-Salinas Transit bus [http://www.mst.org/routes/21/index.html Route 21] is the only bus that serves the airport terminal. It provides service between the Monterey Transit Center in Downtown Monterey and the Salinas Transit Center in Salinas along highway 68, including a stop at the airport terminal. Also following highway 68 is [http://www.mst.org/routes/53/index.html Route 53] which provides service between Pebble Beach and King City. It does not stop at the terminal, but it is just a short walk from the stop at Olmsted Rd. | Monterey-Salinas Transit bus [http://www.mst.org/routes/21/index.html Route 21] is the only bus that serves the airport terminal. It provides service between the Monterey Transit Center in Downtown Monterey and the Salinas Transit Center in Salinas along highway 68, including a stop at the airport terminal. Also following highway 68 is [http://www.mst.org/routes/53/index.html Route 53] which provides service between Pebble Beach and King City. It does not stop at the terminal, but it is just a short walk from the stop at Olmsted Rd. | ||
Latest revision as of 04:52, 31 August 2024
| Continent: North America | Country: United States | Region: California |
| Monterey Regional Airport | |
| Location | Monterey, California |
| IATA code | MRY |
| ICAO code | KMRY |
| Airport type | Commercial |
| Website | http://www.montereyairport.com |
| Overview map | Google Maps |
| Communications | |
| Tower | 118.4 257.8 |
| Ground | 121.9 348.6 |
| Clearance | 135.45 |
| Approach | 127.15 (151-359) 133.0 (360-150) |
| Departure | 127.15 (151-359) 133.0 (360-150) |
| ATIS | 119.25 |
| Departure | 122.95 |
The Monterey Regional Airport (known as Monterey Peninsula Airport until September 2011) is the commercial airport serving Monterey County, though many passengers use San Jose for lower airfares. The dominant carrier is SkyWest Airlines, which operates service as United Express. The airport also sees regular service from Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and Mesa Airlines/US Airways Express.
The airport has two runways, 10R/28L and 10L/28R. All airliners and most business jets will use 10R/28L. The airport sometimes operates with mixed operations, with arrivals on 10R and departures on 28L.
Official Spotting Locations
Terminal Observation Deck
The airport provides an observation deck in the terminal area. It is located on the roof of the baggage claim area, and can be reached from the second floor of the terminal building. It is outdoor, though there is a glass partition between between you and the ramp area. From this area, you will be facing directly the American Eagle parking area, with SkyWest to your right. The observation deck is outside the secure areas, so no ticket is needed to visit it.
- JetPhotos.net sample photo: large
Other Spotting Locations
Upper Short Term Parking Lot
The short term parking lot east of the terminal (called the Upper Lot) provides an excellent view of the runways and ramp areas. It overlooks the SkyWest and Mesa ramp, so occasionally parked aircraft or equipment can get in your way. Trees and light poles are also potential obstructions. However, unlike the observation deck, there is no glass, only a waist-high fence. Because this parking lot is elevated above the ramp area, you are also above the perimeter fence. Cost to park here is $1.00 per half hour, up to $16.00 per 24 hours.
- JetPhotos.net sample photo: large
Locations to Avoid
Regular Traffic
Passenger
- Alaska Airlines
- Horizon Air: E175
- SkyWest Airlines: E175
- Allegiant Air: A320
- American Airlines: A319
- American Eagle
- Envoy Air: E175
- SkyWest Airlines: E175
- JSX: ERJ-145
- Sun Country Airlines: 737-800
- United Express
- SkyWest Airlines: E175
Cargo
- FedEx Feeder: Cessna 208
Special Events
During major events in the Monterey area, such as Pebble Beach golf tournaments and races at Laguna Seca, a large number of business jets and turboprops, potentially including Boeing Business Jets and MD-87s, can be seen at the airport.
Facilities and Transportation
Dining
The Golden Tee Restaurant, located on the second floor at the west end of the terminal building, provides sit down meal service. There are tables overlooking the airport runways and the former Mesa ramp area, which will be come the new baggage claim area once construction is complete. The Golden Tee Snack Bar and Koffee Kart are located on the first floor of the terminal.
Public Transportation
Monterey-Salinas Transit bus Route 21 is the only bus that serves the airport terminal. It provides service between the Monterey Transit Center in Downtown Monterey and the Salinas Transit Center in Salinas along highway 68, including a stop at the airport terminal. Also following highway 68 is Route 53 which provides service between Pebble Beach and King City. It does not stop at the terminal, but it is just a short walk from the stop at Olmsted Rd.