Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) serves Monterey, Carmel, and the Monterey Peninsula in California. It handles scheduled domestic flights to major California hubs and supports general aviation. The airport provides convenient access to downtown Monterey and nearby coastal destinations.
Getting to and From Monterey Regional Airport #
Getting to and From Monterey Regional Airport
The airport is about a 10-15 minute drive to downtown Monterey (shorter to nearby hotels). Ground transport options include taxis, rideshare services, rental cars and some shuttle providers; car hire desks and parking are on-site. Typical taxi/rideshare fares into Monterey are modest given the short distance.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Monterey Regional Airport #
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining
Monterey Regional offers a single compact terminal with airline ticketing, TSA screening, a small selection of cafes and grab‑and‑go options, rental-car counters and restroom facilities. Lounges are limited; most passengers use nearby downtown hotels for extended services. Free Wi‑Fi availability is often limited-check the terminal notices on arrival.
Hotels and Layovers at Monterey Regional Airport #
- Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa - close to the airport and downtown Monterey; see hyatt.com for bookings.
Tips for layovers: short downtown layovers can be managed by taxis or short rideshares; there are no official on-airport sleep pods but nearby hotels accept day-room requests.
Tips for Monterey Regional Airport #
- Summer crowds: Tourist season can lengthen security lines-allow extra time in summer months.
- Downtown access: A shuttle/ride-share into Monterey and Carmel is usually faster than parking downtown; consider drop-off if staying central.
- Parking options: Long- and short-term parking are available; check current rates and online reservations if you need long-term parking.
Weather & Climate near Monterey Regional Airport #
Monterey Regional Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in September) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (720 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| February | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 124 mm | some cloud | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 115 mm | some cloud | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 54 mm | some cloud | 83% | 4.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.0h |
| May | Excellent | 9° - 19° | 14° | 11 mm | mostly sunny | 82% | 4.7 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.0h |
| June | Excellent | 10° - 20° | 15° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 82% | 4.7 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Excellent | 11° - 21° | 16° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 83% | 4.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Excellent | 12° - 21° | 16° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 12° - 22° | 17° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 10° - 21° | 15° | 35 mm | mostly sunny | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 105 mm | mostly sunny | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
| December | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
