Catalina Airport's 3,000-foot runway — a 3,000-foot mesa-top runway with displaced thresholds — is far too short for the Embraer Phenom 300, or any business jet. Travelers fly to Long Beach (LGB) or John Wayne (SNA) and connect by helicopter.
Catalina at a Glance
| Catalina (KAVX/AVX) | Detail |
|---|---|
| Runway length | 3,000 ft |
| Field elevation | 1,602 ft |
| Key limit | 3,000 ft runway — too short for business jets |
How the Embraer Phenom 300 Measures Up
| Embraer Phenom 300 | Spec |
|---|---|
| Class | light jet |
| Wingspan | ~52.2 ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 18,551 lb (~8 t) |
In short, the Embraer Phenom 300 does not meet Catalina's requirements for a direct arrival. The Jet Finder can arrange the right routing — a suitable aircraft, or a nearby gateway with a transfer.
Comparing options? See the Aircraft Capability hub, the Catalina airport guide, or the Embraer Phenom 300 specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Catalina Airport's 3,000-foot runway — a 3,000-foot mesa-top runway with displaced thresholds — is far too short for the Embraer Phenom 300, or any business jet. Travelers fly to Long Beach (LGB) or John Wayne (SNA) and connect by helicopter.
Catalina Airport (KAVX/AVX): 3,000 ft runway — too short for business jets. Final dispatch performance is always calculated by the operating crew for the specific flight.
You can't land a business jet at Catalina — its 3,000-foot runway is too short. Travelers fly to Long Beach (LGB) or John Wayne (SNA) and connect by helicopter.
None — the runway is too short for business jets. All jets use a nearby gateway and transfer in.
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