Hanford Municipal (KHJO), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hanford Municipal (KHJO) is a public-use general aviation airport in California's Central Valley, roughly 24 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field is non-towered and operates on a single asphalt runway, serving primarily piston business aviation traffic with 517 of its 770 annual operations attributed to bizav according to FAA TFMSC data. Nearby fields include Visalia Municipal, Lemoore NAS, and Fresno Yosemite International, the latter also serving as the nearest customs point of entry.
Runways
Hanford Municipal has one paved runway, 14/32, 5,179 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hanford Municipal has 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hanford Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fresno Yosemite International (KFAT), 28 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hanford Municipal recorded 517 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KHJO is concentrated in the summer and fall, peaking in October and July according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 69 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hanford Municipal averages 29.3 days above 90°F in July and 12.4 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98.2°F, and January the coldest, at 56.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hanford Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Fresno Approach.
After dark, the REIL for runway 32 and the MIRL for runway 14/32 are activated via CTAF.
The PAPI for runway 32 is unusable beyond 2 nautical miles.
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hanford Municipal has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Visalia Municipal (KVIS), 11.36 NM east.
Part of the California Central Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of fuel is available at KHJO?
Hanford Municipal (KHJO) offers 100LL only; no Jet A is available on the field. Fuel is dispensed through a self-service facility that operates 24 hours a day, which supports piston operators arriving outside the airport's staffed attendance window. The published attendance schedule runs 0800 to 1700 daily, but self-service fueling is not tied to that schedule. Operators needing Jet A should plan a fuel stop elsewhere, since Hanford Municipal does not stock it.
Is KHJO a towered airport, and how does traffic get coordinated?
Hanford Municipal (KHJO) is non-towered, so arrivals and departures self-announce on CTAF. The general remarks direct pilots to contact Fresno Approach for clearance delivery, which handles IFR coordination in the absence of a control tower. Runway lighting, including the MIRL for runway 14/32 and the REIL for runway 32, is also activated after dark via CTAF rather than tower control. Pilots operating into KHJO should be prepared to manage sequencing and lighting activation themselves.
What is the runway configuration at Hanford Municipal?
Hanford Municipal has a single paved runway, designated 14/32, measuring 5,179 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's only runway, so all fixed-wing traffic uses this strip regardless of wind direction. The field elevation is 240 feet. Runway 32 has a PAPI visual glideslope indicator, though it is noted as unusable beyond 2 nautical miles from the runway.
Does KHJO have customs clearance on site for international arrivals?
Hanford Municipal (KHJO) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is Fresno Yosemite International (KFAT), located approximately 28 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside the United States need to plan their customs clearance through that airport or another facility offering the service before or after their stop at Hanford. This should be factored into routing and scheduling for any international itinerary touching KHJO.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Hanford Municipal?
Business aviation traffic at Hanford Municipal (KHJO) is concentrated in the summer and fall months. According to FAA TFMSC data, October recorded 69 operations and July recorded 65, the two highest months of the year, with September close behind at 64. By contrast, January saw only 9 operations, the lowest point in the annual cycle. Operators planning trips to KHJO during these peak months should expect comparatively higher activity levels than in winter.