SNS - Salinas Municipal Airport

Salinas, United States

IATA Code: SNS · Salinas, United States

The airport code SNS is the IATA identifier for Salinas Municipal Airport. You may also find it referred to as Salinas Airport (SNS).

Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) serves Salinas, United States, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

SNS is the IATA airport code for Salinas Municipal Airport, located in Salinas, United States. The airport is situated at coordinates 36.6628°N, 121.6060°W. The current jet fuel price in the North America region is $5.21/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (North America)

$5.21/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
SNS
City
Salinas
Country
United States
Timezone
N
Latitude
36.6628°
Longitude
-121.6060°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
North America

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from SNS

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
OAR - Fort Ord 14 km $204 $0/passenger
MRY - Monterey 23 km $336 $1/passenger
HLI - Hollister 31 km $452 $1/passenger
WVI - Watsonville 34 km $496 $1/passenger
RHV - San Jose 77 km $1,123 $2/passenger
SJC - San Jose 83 km $1,211 $2/passenger
NUQ - Mountain View 93 km $1,357 $3/passenger
PAO - Palo Alto 100 km $1,459 $3/passenger
SQL - San Carlos 110 km $1,605 $3/passenger
LVK - Livermore 116 km $1,692 $3/passenger
MCE - Merced 119 km $1,736 $3/passenger
HWD - Hayward 120 km $1,751 $4/passenger
MER - Merced 122 km $1,780 $4/passenger
MOD - Modesto 122 km $1,780 $4/passenger
HAF - Half Moon Bay 123 km $1,794 $4/passenger
SFO - San Francisco 126 km $1,838 $4/passenger
OAK - Oakland 130 km $1,896 $4/passenger
MAE - Madera 138 km $2,013 $4/passenger
NGZ - Alameda 140 km $2,042 $4/passenger
SCK - Stockton 141 km $2,057 $4/passenger
PRB - Paso Robles 141 km $2,057 $4/passenger
NLC - Lemoore 152 km $2,217 $4/passenger
CCR - Concord 153 km $2,232 $4/passenger
RMY - Mariposa 168 km $2,451 $5/passenger
FAT - Fresno 169 km $2,465 $5/passenger
SUU - Fairfield 180 km $2,626 $5/passenger
SBP - San Luis Obispo 181 km $2,640 $5/passenger
APC - Napa 182 km $2,655 $5/passenger
NOT - Novato 185 km $2,699 $5/passenger
VIS - Visalia 201 km $2,932 $6/passenger
SAC - Sacramento 206 km $3,005 $6/passenger
MHR - Sacramento 212 km $3,093 $6/passenger
SMX - Santa Maria 222 km $3,239 $6/passenger
MCC - Sacramento 224 km $3,268 $7/passenger
SMF - Sacramento 226 km $3,297 $7/passenger
STS - Santa Rosa 231 km $3,370 $7/passenger
VBG - Lompoc 233 km $3,399 $7/passenger
LPC - Lompoc 245 km $3,574 $7/passenger
BFL - Bakersfield 267 km $3,895 $8/passenger
SQA - Santa Ynez 267 km $3,895 $8/passenger
MMH - Mammoth Lakes 268 km $3,910 $8/passenger
MYV - Yuba City 271 km $3,953 $8/passenger
BAB - Marysville 275 km $4,012 $8/passenger
TVL - South Lake Tahoe 286 km $4,172 $8/passenger
SBA - Santa Barbara 296 km $4,318 $9/passenger
BIH - Bishop 298 km $4,347 $9/passenger
UKI - Ukiah 308 km $4,493 $9/passenger
TKF - Truckee 322 km $4,697 $9/passenger
CIC - Chico 349 km $5,091 $10/passenger
OXR - Oxnard 350 km $5,106 $10/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your SNS Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the North America region has jet fuel priced at $5.21/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Salinas

Salinas experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through SNS

SNS provides air connectivity for Salinas, United States. Travelers should check entry requirements, local transport options, and current fuel price impacts before booking flights through this airport.

🇺🇳 United States Travel Tips

Within the United States, TSA PreCheck and Global Entry can significantly reduce security wait times. Domestic flights require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or passport starting in 2025. Jet fuel prices in North America tend to be among the most competitive globally, though they remain sensitive to Gulf of Mexico refining capacity.

Planning Your Trip via SNS

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