San Carlos Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
SQL
ICAO Code
KSQL
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

San Carlos Airport is a small general-aviation and corporate-reliever airport serving the San Francisco Peninsula. It is centered on a single compact terminal and ramp area primarily used by private, corporate and flight-school traffic rather than large scheduled carriers.

San Carlos Airport
Elevation: 1 m
37.5131, -122.2508

Terminal Guide for San Carlos Airport #

The airport has a single small passenger/operations building serving flight schools, charter operators and visiting pilots; there are no airside transfer systems or multiple concourses. Facilities are geared to GA and business aviation rather than commercial airline service.

Getting to and From San Carlos Airport #

The airport is a short drive to nearby towns on the Peninsula; typical travel into nearby San Carlos/Redwood City area is a quick car trip. Public transport connections are limited compared with larger airports.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at San Carlos Airport #

Facilities focus on FBO services: pilot lounges, a small public terminal area, fuel and maintenance on the ramp, and limited vending or café options. There are rental-car pick-ups and short-term parking close to the building. Limited or no public airline lounges and modest passenger amenities.

Hotels and Layovers at San Carlos Airport #

There are no on-airport hotels. Nearby hotels are located in San Carlos and neighboring communities; most are reached by a short drive.

Tips for San Carlos Airport #

  • San Carlos is primarily a general-aviation reliever field - don’t expect scheduled airline facilities like large security checkpoints or jetbridges.
  • Ground transport is mainly taxis, ride-share or private car; parking and curbside access are convenient for quick drop-offs and pickups.
  • If you’re flying on a charter or small commuter flight, confirm baggage and check-in procedures with the operator - counters and staffing are limited.

Weather & Climate near San Carlos Airport #

Climate

San Carlos Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 5°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 23°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

Nearby Cities #