KSOA

VFR

SONORA MUNI

SONORA · TEXAS

Elev
2,139.9'
Longest RWY
4,037'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSOA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,139.9'
MSL · field 2,139.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KSOA

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KSOA 272235Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM 34/10 A2984 RMK AO2
Wind
160° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
34°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
5,033 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
1 NM N
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
SOA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PETER R DURAN
Address
201 E MAIN ST, SONORA TX 76950

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 6 kt
RWY 18
182°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 182° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,140 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored182° / 2°4,037 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PSIL(3°)40', trees, 564' from thr, 105' R of cntrln, slope 9
36PSIL(3°)50', pline, 200' from thr, 239' R of cntrln, slope 0

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
KSOA · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Nonstandard solar lights operate on runway 18/36 from dusk to dawn. Activate the runway end identifier lights on runways 18 and 36 and the precision visual approach slope indicators on runways 18 and 36 via the CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Runway 18/36 has solar lights.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36There is an 8-foot fence 90 feet distance zero feet behind; a 25-foot road 122 feet distance zero behind; a 50-foot pole 32 feet distance 233 feet left; and a 28-foot tree zero feet distance 153 feet right.Show FAA
  • 18There are 6 to 15-foot fences zero feet distance across the approach, and 15-foot brush zero to 25 feet distance.Show FAA
  • 36Markings on runway 36 are faded.Show FAA
  • 18Markings on runway 18 are faded.Show FAA
  • 18The approach ratio is zero to one at the displaced threshold over an 18-foot fence located 195 feet right.Show FAA
  • 36The approach slope is zero to one at the displaced threshold over a 51-foot tree located zero feet distance and 215 feet right.Show FAA
  • 18There is also a 32-foot road 201 feet distance with an approach slope of zero to one.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Cable tiedowns are available; pilots must bring their own ropes.Show FAA
  • MANAGERPublic works director and airport manager.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport manager cell phone number is 325-206-4712.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KSOA

Answer card
ICAO
KSOA
Name
SONORA MUNI
Location
SONORA, TEXAS
Elevation
2,139.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,139.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,037 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Sonora Muni is in Sonora, Texas. The field elevation is 2,139.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 4,037 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the normal pattern reference at about 3,140 ft MSL. The runway is asphalt. Magnetic variation is 8°, so runway headings are published as 190° for 18 and 10° for 36.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator or the field on CTAF for current services before you go. Published remarks note nonstandard solar lights on runway 18/36 from dusk to dawn. The runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends are activated via CTAF. Runway markings on both ends are faded. The field also has several close-in obstructions on both approaches, including fences, brush, a road, a tree and a pole. This is a high-elevation airport in west-central Texas. Performance planning matters on warm days. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated operational notes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSOA?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 3,140 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does KSOA have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KSOA. Plan with the current FAA Chart Supplement and your preferred non-precision or visual setup.
Is Sonora Muni towered?
No. KSOA is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the longest runway at KSOA?
KSOA has one runway. Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at 4,037 ft asphalt.
What should I know about runway lighting at KSOA?
Nonstandard solar lights operate on runway 18/36 from dusk to dawn. The runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends are activated via CTAF.
Are there any runway obstructions at KSOA?
Yes. Published remarks list close-in obstructions on both approaches, including fences, brush, a road, a tree and a pole. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement before landing.
Which FBOs are on the field at KSOA?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KSOA?
This is a 2,139.9 ft MSL field with no tower and no published ILS. Plan for performance effects from elevation. Use the published runway lighting via CTAF if you arrive after dark. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the obstruction notes and any updated procedures.

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