Mammoth Yosemite Airport (KMMH)
Medium airport · Mammoth Lakes, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mammoth Yosemite Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMMH |
| IATA | MMH |
| Elevation | 7,135 ft (2175 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°37'31" W 118°50'35" 37.62538, -118.84306 |
| Location | Mammoth Lakes, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mammoth Yosemite Airport at a glance
Mammoth Yosemite Airport is a medium airport in Mammoth Lakes, California, United States, known to airline systems as MMH. The field elevation of 7,135 ft (2175 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMMH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMMH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mammoth Yosemite Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sierra Regional Airport | KBIH | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Fresno Yosemite International Airport | KFAT | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Merced Regional Macready Field | KMCE | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Visalia Municipal Airport | KVIS | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Castle Airport | KMER | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mammoth Yosemite Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,135 ft field elevation of Mammoth Yosemite Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mammoth Yosemite Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mammoth Yosemite Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mammoth Yosemite Airport is KMMH, and its IATA code is MMH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mammoth Yosemite Airport above sea level?
Mammoth Yosemite Airport sits at an elevation of 7,135 feet (2175 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mammoth Yosemite Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.6254, -118.8431 — in Mammoth Lakes, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eastern Sierra Regional Airport, about 51 km away.
Does KMMH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMMH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mammoth Yosemite Airport?
Mammoth Yosemite Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.