Private jets at San Jose Mineta (KSJC)
San Jose had 14,832 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 41 a day, spread evenly through the year: the busiest month, July, carried 10%. 3,214 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at San Jose, month by month
Traffic held steady through the year: between 987 arrivals in February and 1,471 in July.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Friday · 16%Friday carried 16% 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 San Jose
Large-cabin jets made 61% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300, with 12%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use San Jose most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026Named 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 San Jose
San Jose’s longest runway is 3,353 meters, against 945 at Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara, 10 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 3,353 m | 46 m | CON |
| 12R/30L | 3,353 m | 46 m | CON |
Nearest alternative: Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara (KRHV)
10 km away| Measure | San Jose (KSJC) | Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara (KRHV) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,353 m | 945 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at San Jose: questions
How many private jets fly into San Jose?
We tracked 14,832 private jet arrivals at San Jose Mineta in the 12 months to July 2026, about 41 a day, from 3,214 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at San Jose?
July, with 1,471 arrivals. February was the quietest, with 987.
Which private jets use San Jose most?
The most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300, with 12% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 61% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to San Jose for a private jet?
Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara (KRHV), 10 km away, with a 945 meter runway against 3,353 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 San Jose Mineta (KSJC).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/san-jose-mineta
Method: private jet arrivals at KSJC 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