SNS—Salinas Municipal Airport
Salinas, California · Medium Airport
Elevation
85 ft
Longest Runway
6,004 ft
ASP
Lighting
Yes
Night operations
ICAO
KSNS
IATA
SNS
Coordinates
36.663, -121.606
Aircraft Storage Costs
Source: Estimated based on regional data and airport type
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Fuel Prices — California
California Insurance Requirements
Liability Required
No
Hull Required
No
Airport Requirements
Many California airports and FBOs require proof of liability insurance ($1M minimum) for based aircraft and transient operations.
California has a post-accident financial responsibility law (Aircraft Financial Responsibility Act, PUC Div. 9, Part 5, §24200-24451). This does NOT require insurance before flying. After an accident, the state department determines security to be deposited — failure to comply leads to suspension of registration and operating privileges. Insurance is one way to satisfy this, along with surety bonds, cash deposits, or letters of credit. Pre-flight insurance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.
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9CL2 Christensen Ranch Airport
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CA66 Monterey Bay Academy Airport
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E16 San Martin Airport
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US-5797 Kelcor Airport
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US-6896 San Clemente Rancho Airport
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MRY Monterey Regional Airport
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WVI Watsonville Municipal Airport
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