KSAT

VFR

SAN ANTONIO INTL

SAN ANTONIO · TEXAS

Elev
809.1'
Longest RWY
8,505'04/22
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR18:24Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,809.1'
MSL · field 809.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +3 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KSAT

Current METAR

Observed 18:24Z

KSAT 271824Z 22003KT 8SM SCT025 BKN031 OVC041 28/22 A2985 RMK AO2 T02780222
Wind
220° @ 3 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,650 ft
Ceiling
3,100 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
7 NM N
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
SAT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JESUS H. SAENZ, JR.
Address
9800 AIRPORT BLVD, SAN ANTONIO TX 78216

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT
SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 3 kt
RWY 22
217°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 217° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,809 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored37° / 217°8,505 ftCONCStandard L
13R/31L128° / 308°8,502 ftCONCStandard L
13L/31R128° / 308°5,519 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
048,505'8,505'8,505'8,505'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALS46', pole, 2180' from thr, 225' R of cntrln, slope 43
228,505'8,505'8,505'8,505'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
13R8,502'8,502'8,502'8,502'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
31L8,502'8,502'8,502'8,502'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR79', bldg, 3500' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 41
13L5,519'5,519'5,519'5,519'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
31R5,519'5,519'5,519'5,519'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 3

RWY 04
LD · CAT I
SAT
109.7
RWY 13R
LD · CAT II
ANT
110.9
RWY 31L
LD · CAT I
IZR
110.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 04
KSAT · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Numerous flocks of birds are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Foreign military aircraft with wingspan less than 100 feet must report to the general aviation ramp Federal Inspection Station for customs processing. Contact airport management at 210-207-3433.Show FAA
  • Ground run-up enclosure is available 24 hours.Show FAA
  • The inner ramp taxilane north of terminal A and B is closed to aircraft with wingspan greater than 135 feet.Show FAA
  • Aircraft taxiing on taxiway N southwest bound should look for hold short instructions to runway 31R.Show FAA
  • Glider and soaring operations occur approximately 17 miles northwest of the airport during visual flight rules conditions.Show FAA
  • Taxiway Z is closed to aircraft with wingspan greater than 118 feet.Show FAA
  • Terminal gates A2, A6, A7, and A8 are to be used only with prior permission required by calling operations at 210-413-4928.Show FAA
  • The airport is restricted to aircraft with wingspans greater than 171 feet. Prior permission required with 24-hour operations at 210-413-4928. Authorization is required.Show FAA
  • Noise sensitive areas exist on all sides of the airport. At pilot discretion, climb as quickly and quietly as safely possible on departure and use consideration when flying over populated areas by minimizing flight and high power settings. Military aircraft departing and arriving will use minimum power settings consistent with aircraft flight manuals. Afterburner takeoff is prohibited unless required for safety of flight. Engine-ups are permitted between 0600 and 2300.Show FAA
  • All international general aviation must clear U.S. Customs at the north fixed base operator ramp on the east side. Call U.S. Customs at 210-821-6965 upon arrival.Show FAA
  • At the east cargo ramp apron intersection of runway 04/22 and taxiway Delta, aircraft are required to apply minimum thrust when crossing the runway to avoid damage due to jet blast.Show FAA
  • Taxiway L is closed northbound.Show FAA
  • Aircraft at terminal A and B must advise ground control prior to pushback.Show FAA
  • Taxiways L and B are closed to aircraft with wingspans greater than 118 feet exiting runway 31L.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required with airport operations for aircraft powering back from terminal gates.Show FAA
  • C130 and C17 type aircraft must park on the west ramp to clear customs.Show FAA
  • The following taxiways are not available for aircraft 59,000 pounds or over: taxiway A, taxiway M, taxiway H northwest of taxiway Z, and taxiway E east of runway 04/22.Show FAA
  • Aircraft taxiing on runway 04 northeast bound should look for hold short instructions to runway 31L.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13L/31RThe pavement classification number value for runway 13L/31R is 570/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 13R/31LThe pavement classification number value for runway 13R/31L is 810/R/B/W/T.Show FAA
  • 04/22Pavement classification rating value is 950 rigid, bearing, wet, and tire.Show FAA
  • 13L/31RRunway 13L/31R is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Other notes

  • San Antonio International Airport is Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting index C; index D is available with prior permission required.Show FAA
  • 13R/31LRunway 13R/31L has met its service life cycle and is in need of overhaul.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KSAT

Answer card
ICAO
KSAT
Name
SAN ANTONIO INTL
Location
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Elevation
809.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,809.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
3
Longest runway
04/22 · 8,505 ft
Published ILS approaches
3
Published frequencies
31
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

San Antonio Intl is in San Antonio, Texas. The field elevation is 809.1 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is 8,505 ft. Tower service is available 24 hours. Three ILS approaches are published for runway ends 04, 13R and 31L.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits inside Class C airspace. Expect a busy arrival and departure flow. Noise-sensitive areas surround the airport on all sides. Plan a clean climb. Keep power changes modest over populated areas.

On field, Signature Aviation - South carries 100LL and Jet A. Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Skyplace carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Signature Aviation - North carries 100LL and Jet A. A few operational notes matter here. Runway 04 taxiing northeast bound may come with hold short instructions for 31L. Taxiway N southwest bound may also come with hold short instructions for 31R. Birds are reported in the area. Keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSAT?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction.
Is San Antonio Intl Class C airspace?
Yes. KSAT sits in Class C airspace. Expect normal Class C radio procedures on arrival and departure.
What ILS approaches are available at KSAT?
Three ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 04, 13R and 31L.
What is the longest runway at KSAT?
The longest runway is 04/22 at 8,505 ft. That gives plenty of room for most general aviation operations. Aircraft performance and ATC flow still matter.
Is the tower at KSAT open 24 hours?
Yes. The control tower is open 24 hours.
Which FBOs are on the field at KSAT?
Confirmed on-field FBOs are Signature Aviation - South, Million Air, Skyplace and Signature Aviation - North. Signature Aviation - South carries 100LL and Jet A. Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Skyplace carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Signature Aviation - North carries 100LL and Jet A.
Are there noise abatement concerns at KSAT?
Yes. Noise-sensitive areas exist on all sides of the airport. Plan a quick but safe climb. Minimize high power settings over populated areas. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.
Can foreign military aircraft clear customs at KSAT?
Yes, with restrictions. Foreign military aircraft with wingspan less than 100 feet must report to the general aviation ramp Federal Inspection Station for customs processing. Contact airport management at 210-207-3433 before arrival.

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