Reid-Hillview Airport (RHV) | Private Jet Hub Near San Jose

Reid-Hillview at a Glance

Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) is a county-owned general aviation field in east San Jose, about 7 miles from downtown. It has two parallel asphalt runways, the longest roughly 3,100 feet, and a part-time control tower (typically 0700-2200). This is a busy piston-training and based-aircraft airport, not a jet charter hub: there is no Jet-A on the field, only unleaded avgas, and the short runways make turbine jet operations impractical. There is no customs and no business-jet FBO. Santa Clara County has approved eventual closure and redevelopment.

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Reid-Hillview Airport, 2500 Cunningham Avenue, San Jose, CA 95148

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport Name	Reid-Hillview Airport
ICAO Code	KRHV
IATA Code	RHV
FAA Identifier	RHV
Address	2500 Cunningham Avenue, San Jose, CA 95148
Elevation	135 ft MSL
Coordinates	37.3329° N, 121.8194° W
Owner / Operator	Santa Clara County
Phone	+1-408-918-7700
FAA Data	AirNav RHV

Operations & Facilities
Runways	13L/31R: 3,101 ft (Asphalt) 13R/31L: 2,600 ft (Asphalt)
FBOs	Reid-Hillview Airport Operations
Customs	No
Fuel	100LL only
Hours	24/7 (tower seasonal)
Approaches	RNAV (GPS), Visual
Tower / Freq	ATIS 125.2 / Tower 132.95
Weight Limit	~3,100 ft runways; jet ops impractical
Annual Operations	85,000+

Runways & Approaches

Reid-Hillview operates two parallel asphalt runways: 13L/31R at about 3,100 feet and 13R/31L at about 3,099 feet, both 75 feet wide. At those lengths, the field is suited to piston singles and twins, light trainers, and some light turboprops with short-field performance. Turbine business jets are not a practical fit here, and there is no Jet-A fuel on the airport.

Instrument access is limited to RNAV (GPS) approaches; there is no ILS. The control tower operates part-time, with an ATIS available, so pilots should be prepared for both towered and non-towered procedures depending on the hour. Crews planning jet travel to the San Jose area should instead consider San Jose International (KSJC) or Palo Alto (KPAO) for full FBO and fuel services.

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

Trade Winds Aviation

On-field operator offering flight training, aircraft rental, and maintenance. A light-GA operator, not a business-jet FBO.

AeroDynamic Aviation

Flight school and aircraft rental operator based at the field, focused on primary and tailwheel training rather than turbine handling.

Nice Air

Flight training and rental operator on the field serving the piston general aviation community.

San Jose Fuel Service

Provides self-serve and into-plane unleaded avgas fueling. No Jet-A is available at Reid-Hillview.

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Aircraft Registered in SAN JOSE (378)

378 aircraft are registered to owners in SAN JOSE, CA according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 378. Track live flights from RHV →

N1021E

BELLANCA 7ECA · 1977

N1023W

BEECH F33A · 1973

N104TQ

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 · 2006

N105CT

PARADISE USA LLC PARADISE P-1 SLSA LW

N106DS

PDPS PZL-BIELSKO SZD-51-1 JUNIOR · 1988

N1086W

BEECH B36TC · 1996

N1114Z

RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY C90A · 1998

N111LR

C AND H AIRCRAFT RESTORATION I PITTS LR1 · 2004

N113DR

CESSNA 172M · 1975

N1143D

CESSNA 140A · 1951

N115SZ

COMMANDER AIRCRAFT CO 114TC · 2000

N11681

BELLANCA 7KCAB · 1972

N1181M

CESSNA 172K · 1969

N120TA

SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS CS

N12234

CESSNA 172M · 1973

N12388

CESSNA 172M · 1973

N123ED

RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY HAWKER 800XP

N126TW

CESSNA 172M · 1972

N127F

BEECH 95-B55 (T42A) · 1965

N127MM

SCHLEICHER ASW-27 · 2004

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Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

Aircraft Category	Estimated Fee
Piston / Light GA	$10 – $25
Jet	Not operated at RHV

Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Airport Overview

Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV), officially Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County, sits in east San Jose roughly 7 miles from downtown. Owned and operated by the County of Santa Clara, it is one of the busier general aviation airports in the Bay Area, serving primarily flight training, personal flying, and based light aircraft. The field elevation is 135 feet MSL, which keeps density-altitude effects minimal.

Runway Capability

The airport has two parallel asphalt runways, 13L/31R (~3,100 ft) and 13R/31L (~3,099 ft), each 75 feet wide. These lengths support piston aircraft, trainers, and a limited set of short-field turboprops, but they are too short for practical, safely-loaded turbine business-jet operations. Approaches are RNAV (GPS) only, with no ILS.

Charter Considerations

Reid-Hillview is not a private-jet charter base. There is no Jet-A on the field, no business-jet FBO, and no customs. Travelers seeking jet charter to or from the San Jose area are better served by San Jose International (KSJC) or Palo Alto (KPAO). The Jet Finder can arrange jet charter from those nearby fields and coordinate ground transport to destinations near KRHV.

Fuel and Environmental Context

Santa Clara County discontinued the sale of leaded 100LL avgas at Reid-Hillview and now offers unleaded avgas (G100UL / UL94). The shift followed studies of airborne lead near the field, which is surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods and schools. Pilots should confirm current fuel availability and pricing before arrival; Jet-A is not stocked.

Safety and Planning

The control tower operates part-time (typically 0700-2200), so pilots should plan for both towered and non-towered operations and monitor ATIS and CTAF accordingly. The parallel-runway layout and high training-traffic volume demand careful pattern awareness. Wind, obstacle clearance near the surrounding terrain, and the short runway lengths should all factor into go/no-go decisions.

Operational Outlook

In 2020 the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted to pursue closure and redevelopment of Reid-Hillview, with planning oriented toward an eventual shutdown around 2031. The airport remains fully open and active today, but its long-term status is uncertain, which is a relevant consideration for anyone planning recurring operations or basing aircraft there.

Regional Context

The Bay Area offers several full-service jet gateways within a short drive of San Jose. San Jose International (KSJC, ~6 NM) handles airline and business-jet traffic with full FBO support, and Palo Alto (KPAO, ~16 NM) offers Jet-A and general aviation services. For jet travelers, these fields, rather than Reid-Hillview, are the practical choices.

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of Reid-Hillview Airport. Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

San Jose International Airport

KSJC · 6 NM from KRHV

Moffett Federal Airfield

KNUQ · 12 NM from KRHV

Palo Alto Airport

KPAO · 16 NM from KRHV

South County Airport

none · 19 NM from KRHV

Frequently Asked Questions

Reid-Hillview Airport carries the identifier KRHV. This code is used in FAA databases, flight planning systems, and air traffic control communications for operations at this airport.

Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) sits at 37.3329° N, 121.8194° W, near San Jose, CA. At 135 feet MSL, the airport provides general aviation access to the surrounding region.

Reid-Hillview has two parallel asphalt runways. The longer, 13L/31R, is about 3,100 feet, and 13R/31L is about 3,099 feet, both 75 feet wide. These are short, light-aircraft runways suited to piston planes and trainers, not turbine business jets.

In practice, no. With runways of only about 3,100 feet and no Jet-A fuel on the field, Reid-Hillview is not a viable airport for turbine business-jet operations. Jet travelers serving San Jose should use San Jose International (KSJC) or Palo Alto (KPAO) instead.

Reid-Hillview has on-field general aviation operators such as Trade Winds Aviation, AeroDynamic Aviation, and Nice Air, focused on flight training, rental, and maintenance. There is no dedicated business-jet FBO or executive terminal here, and no customs service.

Field elevation at KRHV: 135 feet above mean sea level. This figure appears in the Airport/Facility Directory and should be used for all performance computations at Reid-Hillview Airport.

Yes. Reid-Hillview is served by RNAV (GPS) approaches to its runways. There is no ILS. Pilots should consult current FAA charts in their EFB for the latest minimums and procedures.

Private charter from KRHV is available through The Jet Finder. We connect clients with FAA-certificated Part 135 operators. Pricing depends on aircraft type, destination, and scheduling.

The roughly 3,100-foot runways suit piston singles and twins, trainers, and some short-field-capable light turboprops. Turbine business jets are not a practical fit at this field length, and the airport stocks only unleaded avgas, no Jet-A.

Yes, Reid-Hillview has an air traffic control tower, but it operates part-time, typically 0700-2200. Outside tower hours the field reverts to non-towered procedures, so pilots should monitor ATIS and the CTAF and be prepared for both.

Reid-Hillview offers unleaded avgas (G100UL / UL94 grade). Santa Clara County discontinued leaded 100LL sales here. Jet-A is not available at the field; the nearest Jet-A options are San Jose International (KSJC) and Palo Alto (KPAO).

Reid-Hillview has no U.S. Customs and Border Protection service, so it is not an international port of entry. International flights would need to clear customs at an approved airport such as San Jose International (KSJC) or San Francisco International (KSFO).

Aviation weather for Reid-Hillview Airport is reported under identifier KRHV. Monitor METAR, TAF, and PIREP data through official sources. CA's climate affects ceiling, visibility, and wind conditions at the field.

Reid-Hillview sits in east San Jose, roughly 7 miles from downtown, a short drive of about 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. Ground transport by car service or rideshare is straightforward from the field.

Reid-Hillview Airport offers aircraft parking for visiting and based aircraft. Tiedown and hangar rates at KRHV should be confirmed directly with the airport. Overnight parking may require advance arrangement.

For a flight quote from Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV), contact The Jet Finder at thejetfinder.com/contact.html. Include your destination, dates, passenger count, and any special requirements. We respond with operator options and pricing.

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