Drive time to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT / KFAT) is a large airport serving Fresno, California. It sits 336 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 9,539 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Fresno, CA — the airport lies about 3.6 miles north-east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to FAT from cities near Fresno

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of FAT. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Clovis, CA 3.5 mi south Get drive time →
Fresno, CA 3.6 mi north-east Get drive time →
Madera, CA 23 mi south-east Get drive time →
Hanford, CA 31 mi north Get drive time →
Visalia, CA 39 mi north-west Get drive time →
Tulare, CA 44 mi north-west Get drive time →
Merced, CA 56 mi south-east Get drive time →
Porterville, CA 63 mi north-west Get drive time →
Delano, CA 74 mi north Get drive time →
Turlock, CA 80 mi south-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near FAT

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

FAT at a glance

IATA code
FAT
ICAO code
KFAT
Serving
Fresno, California
Elevation
336 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
9,539 ft
Coordinates
36.7758, -119.7180
Classification
Large airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from FAT

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from FAT, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a large airport like FAT, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to FAT

How long does it take to drive to FAT?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Fresno?

Fresno Yosemite International Airport uses the IATA code FAT and the ICAO code KFAT. It is classified as a large airport and sits at 336 feet above sea level.

How far is FAT from Fresno?

Fresno, CA is about 3.6 miles from FAT in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Fresno as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near FAT?

Within 200 miles: MCE (56 mi), MMH (76 mi), BIH (85 mi), BFL (100 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from FAT?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to FAT. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.