Travis Air Force Base (KSUU)
Medium airport · Fairfield, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Travis Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSUU |
| IATA | SUU |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°15'46" W 121°55'37" 38.26270, -121.92700 |
| Location | Fairfield, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 11,001 ft (3353 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 10,995 ft (3351 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Travis Air Force Base at a glance
Travis Air Force Base is a medium airport in Fairfield, California, United States, known to airline systems as SUU. The field elevation of 62 ft (19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSUU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03L/21R — offers 11,001 ft (3353 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03L points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSUU 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 Travis Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Field | KCCR | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Sacramento Executive Airport | KSAC | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Sacramento International Airport | KSMF | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Sacramento Mather Airport | KMHR | 64 km (35 NM) |
| McClellan Airfield | KMCC | 64 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Travis Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 62 ft field elevation of Travis Air Force Base 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 Travis Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Travis Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Travis Air Force Base is KSUU, and its IATA code is SUU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Travis Air Force Base above sea level?
Travis Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Travis Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 38.2627, -121.9270 — in Fairfield, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Buchanan Field, about 32 km away.
Does KSUU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSUU 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 Travis Air Force Base?
Travis Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 03L/21R, measures 11,001 ft (3353 m) with a PEM surface.