KSTC

VFR

ST CLOUD SKY CENTRAL

ST CLOUD · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,030.5'
Longest RWY
7,500'13/31
Tower
07:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Before you fly into KSTC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,030.5'
MSL · field 1,030.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +18 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KSTC

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KSTC 122053Z 25018G28KT 10SM BKN070 25/10 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND 26031/2008 SLP095 T02500100 56012
Wind
250° @ 18G28 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,627 ft
Ceiling
7,000 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
4 NM E
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
STC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BILL P TOWLE
Address
1550 45TH AVE SE STE 1, SAINT CLOUD MN 56304-9634

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0500-2330

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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250° · 18 kt
RWY 23
236°M
Head/Tail
+18 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 236° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,031 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31133° / 313°7,500 ftCONCStandard L
05/23Favored56° / 236°3,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
137,500'7,500'7,000'7,000'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
317,500'7,500'7,500'7,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
053,000'3,000'3,000'3,000'PAPI 4-box right(3°)
233,000'3,000'3,000'3,000'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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KSTC ST CLOUD SKY CENTRAL in ST CLOUD, MINNESOTA, showing runways 13/31, 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 13
LS · CAT I
BPM
111.9
RWY 31
LS · CAT I
STC
111.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 13
KSTC · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
Yes

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

  • RY 31 CALM WIND RY.
  • DEER, MIGRATORY WATERFOWL, AND OTHER WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FLIGHT TRAINING ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • CROP DUSTING OPERATIONS ON AND IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT DURING SUMMER MONTHS.
  • HELIPAD NOT VISIBLE FROM ATCT AND APPROACH SURFACES.
  • LINE OF SIGHT VISIBILITY IS RESTRICTED FROM THE 13 & 23 APPROACH AND RUNWAY 13 & 5 APPROACH
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC FSS VIA RCO, IF UNA CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 13 & 31 - CTAF. PAPI 13 & 31; HIRL RWY 13/31; MIRL RWY 05/23 PRESET ON LOW INTST, TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23PCR VALUE: 28/F/A/X/T
  • 13/31PCR VALUE: 380/R/A/W/T
  • 05/23RWY 05/23 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • 13/31RWY 13/31 200 FT BLAST PAD EACH END.

Other notes

  • 24 HRS PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 320-255-7292.
  • MANAGERWILLIAM.TOWLE@CI.STCLOUD.MN.US.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSTC

Answer card
ICAO
KSTC
Name
ST CLOUD SKY CENTRAL
Location
ST CLOUD, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,030.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,030.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2300
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 7,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 18 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

ST CLOUD SKY CENTRAL sits in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The field elevation is 1,030.5 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 13/31 at 7,500 ft. Runway 05/23 is 3,000 ft. The tower is open 0700 to 2300. When the tower is closed, use the published clearance delivery backup through Flight Service or Minneapolis ARTCC if needed.

ILS approaches are available to Runways 13 and 31. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the Chart Supplement says otherwise. St. Cloud Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (320) 253-0480 if you need current ramp or fuel details.

A few operational items matter here. Runway 05/23 is not available for certain larger passenger operations. Line of sight is restricted on the 13 and 23 approach sides plus the 13 and 5 approach sides. Runway 31 is the calm wind runway. MALSR, PAPI and high intensity lighting are on 13/31. Runway 05/23 uses medium intensity lights that start low and are raised from the CTAF. Wildlife is a real factor here. Deer and migratory waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. Crop dusting also occurs in summer. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current noise or operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSTC?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at KSTC?
The control tower is open from 0700 to 2300.
Which runways at KSTC have ILS approaches?
ILS approaches are published for Runways 13 and 31.
What is the longest runway at KSTC?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway. It is 7,500 ft long and has a concrete surface.
Which FBO is on the field at KSTC?
St. Cloud Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (320) 253-0480 for current service details.
Is Runway 05/23 usable for airline or charter passenger ops at KSTC?
Runway 05/23 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations having more than 9 seats. It is also not available for non-scheduled passenger carrying operations with more than 30 seats.
What lighting should I expect at KSTC at night?
Runways 13 and 31 have MALSR, PAPI and high intensity runway lights. Runway 05/23 has medium intensity lights set low by default. Use the CTAF to raise intensity and activate them.
Is there anything to watch for on final into KSTC?
Yes. The Chart Supplement notes restricted line of sight on the 13 and 23 approach sides plus the 13 and 5 approach sides. Wildlife and summer crop dusting are also noted near the airport.

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