Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field

MOD KMOD Modesto, California Elevation: 97 ft

Modesto City-County Airport serves Modesto, California, the heart of the San Joaquin Valley agricultural region. Located 2 miles southeast of downtown Modesto, MOD offers a 5,911-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves the Gallo wine empire (E.&J. Gallo Winery headquarters), the almond and fruit orchards of Stanislaus County, and the American Graffiti heritage (George Lucas' film was set here). Estimated charter rates to Modesto via MOD: light jets from $4,000 per hour, mid-size jets from $5,500 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.

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Transworld Jets Insider Tip

Modesto is the global headquarters of E.&J. Gallo Winery, the world's largest family-owned winery, driving significant corporate aviation. George Lucas' American Graffiti was inspired by cruising Modesto's downtown in the 1960s. The almond harvest in September is a major agricultural event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy jets land at Modesto?

Yes. Modesto City-County's 5,911-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning.

What is the Gallo connection?

E.&J. Gallo Winery, the world's largest family-owned winery, is headquartered in Modesto, driving significant corporate aviation to the city.

Why fly private to Modesto?

Private aviation offers the fastest, most flexible access to Modesto, bypassing commercial airline schedules and connections. Our brokers can arrange same-day charter flights to match your exact itinerary.