Visalia Municipal Airport

VIS KVIS Visalia, California Elevation: 295 ft

Visalia Municipal Airport serves Visalia, California, the gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Located 5 miles west of downtown Visalia, VIS offers a 6,554-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves the world's largest trees (General Sherman and General Grant sequoias), the Tulare County agricultural empire, and the scenic Kaweah River valley. Estimated charter rates to Visalia via VIS: 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

Visalia is the closest city to Sequoia National Park, home to the General Sherman Tree, the largest living organism on Earth by volume. Kings Canyon, often called the Yosemite without the crowds, is equally spectacular. The Tulare County agricultural output exceeds most US states.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy jets land at Visalia?

Yes. Visalia Municipal's 6,554-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning.

How far is Visalia from Sequoia National Park?

Visalia is approximately 35 miles from Sequoia National Park's Ash Mountain entrance, typically a 50-minute drive into the foothills.

Why fly private to Visalia?

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