Private jets at Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ)
Moffett Field is a summer airport. April to July carried 45% of its 3,166 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, and May was 2.5 times as busy as September. 1,352 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Moffett Field, month by month
May was the busiest month, with 374 arrivals, and September the quietest, with 149.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Friday · 18%Friday carried 18% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Moffett Field
Large-cabin jets made 61% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300, with 13%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use Moffett Field most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N522AA | Gulfstream G600 | 43 |
| 2 | N272BG | Gulfstream GV | 41 |
| 3 | N724JJ | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 36 |
| 4 | N876JC | Embraer Phenom 100 | 31 |
| 5 | N400QF | Embraer Phenom 100 | 30 |
| 6 | N689BG | Gulfstream GV | 29 |
| 7 | N820MJ | Cessna Citation CJ3 | 25 |
| 8 | N75VB | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 23 |
| 9 | N285PH | Gulfstream GV | 22 |
| 10 | N3880 | Gulfstream G700 | 21 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Moffett Field
Moffett Field’s longest runway is 2,803 meters, against 3,353 at San Jose Mineta, 12 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 2,803 m | 61 m | CON |
| 14R/32L | 2,475 m | 61 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: San Jose Mineta (KSJC)
12 km away| Measure | Moffett Field (KNUQ) | San Jose Mineta (KSJC) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 2,803 m | 3,353 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Moffett Field: questions
How many private jets fly into Moffett Field?
We tracked 3,166 private jet arrivals at Moffett Federal Airfield in the 12 months to July 2026, about 9 a day, from 1,352 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Moffett Field?
May, with 374 arrivals. September was the quietest, with 149. April to July carried 45% of the year.
Which private jets use Moffett Field most?
The most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300, with 13% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 61% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Moffett Field for a private jet?
San Jose Mineta (KSJC), 12 km away, with a 3,353 meter runway against 2,803 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/moffett-federal-airfield
Method: private jet arrivals at KNUQ from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data