KSOA Sonora Muni Airport

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 +10 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF KSOA

Current METAR

Observed 22:15Z

KSOA 112215Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM CLR 33/20 A2987 RMK AO2

Wind: 150° @ 13 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 33°C / 20°C
Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 4,875 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KSOA 111720Z 1118/1218 15013G19KT P6SM BKN025 FM112000 16012G19KT P6SM SCT080 FM120600 15009KT P6SM OVC025 FM120800 15008KT P6SM OVC015 FM121700 15006KT P6SM BKN050

BASEMVFR

11 18:00Z–11 20:00Z

Wind: 150° at 13 kt gusting 19 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 2,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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
Phone: 325-387-2558
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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150° · 13 kt

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RWY 18

182°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	182° / 2°	4,037 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PSIL(3°)	—	40', trees, 564' from thr, 105' R of cntrln, slope 9
36	—	—	—	—	PSIL(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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KSOA SONORA MUNI in SONORA, TEXAS, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KSOA · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KSOA · IAP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.50

27R·Eldorado Airport·16.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.25

KSJT·San Angelo Jet Center·47 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.50at27REldorado Airport16.7 nm
Jet A$7.25atKSJTSan Angelo Jet Center47 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.

Lighting notes

NSTD SOLAR LIGHTS RWY 18/36 DUSK- DAWN. ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; PVASI RWY 18 & 36 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

18/36SOLAR LIGHTS

Approach & departure obstructions

186-15 FT FENCE 0 FT DSTC ACRS APCH, 15 FT BRUSH, 0-25 FT DSTC.
368 FT FENCE 90 DSTC 0 FT B; 25 FT RD 122 FT DSTC 0B; 50 FT POLE 32 FT DSTC 233 FT L, 28 FT TREE, 0 FT DSTC, 153 FT R.
18MRKGS FADED.
36MRKGS FADED.
18APCH RATIO 0:1 AT DSPLCD THR OVR 18 FT FENCE, 195 FT RIGHT.
36APCH SLOPE 0:1 AT DSPLCD THR OVR 51 FT TREE, 0 FT DSTC, 215 FT R.
18ALSO 32 FT RD, 201 FT DSTC, APCH SLOPE 0:1.

Other notes

THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
CABLE TIEDOWNS - PILOTS BRING OWN ROPES.
MANAGERPUB WORKS DIR/AMGR.
MANAGERAMGR CELL: 325-206-4712

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: 8°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 150° at 13 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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