San Bernardino International (KSBD), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD) is a towered, ops tier 1 airport in San Bernardino, California, sitting roughly 54 nautical miles from the nearest metro area at an elevation of 1,159 feet. Its single 10,000-foot concrete runway and onsite CBP inspection services support a mix of business aviation and larger transport traffic, with fuel available in both 100LL and Jet A.
Runways
San Bernardino International has one paved runway, 06/24, 10,000 ft long and 200 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
San Bernardino International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
San Bernardino International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
San Bernardino International recorded 2,673 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March, May, October and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 248 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
San Bernardino International averages 26.3 days above 90°F in August and 1.4 freeze days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96.2°F, and December the coldest, at 66.5°F.
Weather station is 4.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
San Bernardino International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Periodic live firefighting training producing smoke and light emissions occurs approximately 6,000 feet northeast of the Runway 6 threshold.
After-hours general aviation access and fuel are available with prior permission; contact the fixed base operators.
For clearance delivery when the ATCT is closed, contact SoCal Approach.
Runway 06/24 is strength-rated for the A380 at 1,300,000 pounds.
When the ATCT is closed, HIRL is preset to low intensity; to increase intensity and activate REILs on Runways 06 and 24, use CTAF. PAPI on Runways 06 and 24 operates continuously.
Runway 06 is designated as the calm wind runway.
PCR VALUE: 1260/R/B/W/T
High terrain lies north and east of the airport.
Firefighting aircraft should contact the U.S. Forest Service tanker base on ground frequency 123.975.
There is an area on Taxiway Alpha not visible from the ATCT, located 425 feet west of Taxiway Alpha 1.
Airfield surface conditions are not maintained between the hours of 2000 and 0500.
On Taxiways A, A1, and E, aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet must use inboard engines only while taxiing.
Redlands Muni airport, 4.5 nautical miles east, has a traffic pattern altitude of 2,500 feet MSL and uses CTAF/UNICOM 123.05. An aerobatic area 6.2 nautical miles east operates between 3,800 and 7,800 feet MSL. Pilots should remain vigilant for see-and-avoid separation.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
San Bernardino International has five airfields within 20 NM. The closest is Redlands Municipal (KREI), 4.44 NM east.
Part of the Orange County and San Diego area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KSBD have customs available for international arrivals?
San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD) has onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. This allows international flights to clear customs directly at the airport rather than diverting to another port of entry. Crews should still coordinate arrival details with CBP in advance, since inspection availability follows standard federal scheduling practices. The onsite arrangement makes KSBD a practical option for operators flying transborder segments into Southern California. No nearby alternate customs airport is listed, reflecting that KSBD's own facility covers this function.
What is the runway length and surface at KSBD?
KSBD's single runway, 06/24, is 10,000 feet long and 200 feet wide with a concrete surface. This length and width combination supports large transport category aircraft, including heavy widebody types. A general remark at the airport states that Runway 06/24 is strength-rated for the A380 at 1,300,000 pounds. The pavement classification is listed as PCR VALUE: 1260/R / B/W / T. Runway 06 is also designated as the calm wind runway for use when winds do not favor either direction.
What kind of business aviation traffic does San Bernardino International see?
San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD) recorded 2,673 business aviation operations against 13,267 total annual operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly bizav counts stayed fairly even through the year, ranging from a low of 185 in January to a high of 248 in May and October. This pattern does not show a concentrated seasonal peak, with traffic spread across all twelve months. KSBD sits in an ops tier 1 classification, reflecting its status among the more heavily trafficked and documented general aviation airports. The airport is towered and operates with an attendance schedule covering all days from 0700 to 2100.
What terrain or hazard warnings apply near KSBD?
San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD) reports high terrain to the north and east of the airport, a factor pilots should account for during arrival and departure planning. A separate remark notes periodic live firefighting training approximately 6,000 feet northeast of the Runway 6 threshold, which can produce smoke and light emissions. Firefighting aircraft operating from the U.S. Forest Service tanker base coordinate on ground frequency 123.975. Pilots should also note an aerobatic area 6.2 nautical miles east of the field, active between 3,800 and 7,800 feet MSL, along with Redlands Municipal airport traffic 4.5 nautical miles east. Remaining vigilant for see-and-avoid separation in this area is advised.
Are there taxiway restrictions for large aircraft at KSBD?
Yes, San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD) restricts how larger aircraft taxi on certain taxiways. Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet must use inboard engines only while taxiing on Taxiways A, A1, and E. This restriction is relevant given that KSBD's Runway 06/24 is rated for aircraft as large as the A380. There is also a documented non-visible area from the control tower on Taxiway Alpha, located 425 feet west of Taxiway Alpha 1, which crews should be aware of during ground movement.