KSTS

VFR

CHARLES M SCHULZ/SONOMA COUNTY

SANTA ROSA · CALIFORNIA

Elev
128.7'
Longest RWY
6,000'14/32
Tower
07:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Before you fly into KSTS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,128.7'
MSL · field 128.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KSTS

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KSTS 272053Z 20007G15KT 160V230 10SM FEW040 BKN050 18/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01830083 58005
Wind
200° @ 7G15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
396 ft
Ceiling
5,000 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
6 NM NW
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
STS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JON G. STOUT
Address
2290 AIRPORT BLVD, SANTA ROSA CA 95403

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK
OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

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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200° · 7 kt
RWY 20
193°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 193° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,129 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32141° / 321°6,000 ftASPH14 R
02/20Favored13° / 193°5,202 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
146,000'6,000'5,880'5,880'PAPI 4-box right(3°)17', trees, 800' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 35
326,000'6,000'6,000'6,000'MALSR135', trees, 6400' from thr, slope 45
025,202'5,202'4,802'4,802'PAPI 2-box left(3°)131', trees, 2900' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
205,202'5,202'5,202'5,202'PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)33', trees, 1200' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 30

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 · 1

RWY 32
LS · CAT I
STS
109.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 32
KSTS · 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
100LLA1
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • Taxiway Z between runway 14/32 and taxiway A is limited to single-engine 20, dual-engine 40.Show FAA
  • There are deer on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • When the tower is closed, for clearance delivery contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA
  • For noise abatement procedures please visit the airport website at flysts.com.Show FAA
  • Be alert for numerous flocks of birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, including seasonally migratory geese.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the runway end identifier lights on runway 14, the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 32, the precision approach path indicators on runways 02, 20, and 14, the high intensity runway lights on runway 14/32, the medium intensity runway lights on runway 02/20, and the taxiway lights on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100 low lead fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA
  • A1Jet A1 fuel is available during attendance hours.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32The pavement classification rating value for runway 14/32 is 454/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 02/20The pavement classification rating value for runway 02/20 is 309/F/C/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02Contact the tower for landing and hold short operations availability on runway 02.Show FAA
  • 02The precision approach path indicator on runway 02 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to May 15, 1959.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude for small aircraft is 1,000 feet above ground level and traffic pattern altitude for large aircraft is 1,500 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • MANAGERSamonae Carter is the assistant airport manager and can be reached at 707-565-7245.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSTS

Answer card
ICAO
KSTS
Name
CHARLES M SCHULZ/SONOMA COUNTY
Location
SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
128.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,128.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 6,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Charles M Schulz/Sonoma County Airport is in Santa Rosa, California. Field elevation is 128.7 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 6,000 ft. Runway 02/20 is 5,202 ft.

The field is towered from 0700 to 2000. One ILS approach is published. It serves runway 32. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

KaiserAir and Sonoma Jet Center are on the field. KaiserAir carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Sonoma Jet Center carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card. Jet A1 is available during attendance hours. Deer are reported on and near the airport. That matters on taxi, takeoff and landing roll.

The airport sits in the Santa Rosa area with published noise abatement guidance. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport website before arrival. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery goes through Oakland ARTCC. Taxiway Z between runway 14/32 and taxiway A has weight limits for single-engine and dual-engine aircraft. Runway 02 has a note about landing and hold short operations. Runway 02 PAPI is unusable more than 5 degrees left of centerline. If you are planning a night arrival, review the lighting notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSTS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at Charles M Schulz/Sonoma County Airport?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2000. Outside those hours, review the lighting notes before arrival and use the published CTAF procedures.
Does KSTS have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS is published for runway 32.
Which runways are available at KSTS and which is longest?
KSTS has two asphalt runways. Runway 14/32 is the longest at 6,000 ft. Runway 02/20 is 5,202 ft.
Which FBOs are on the field at KSTS?
KaiserAir and Sonoma Jet Center are on the field. Both carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is 100LL available at KSTS after hours?
Yes. 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card.
What should a pilot know about night operations at KSTS?
When the tower is closed, specific lighting items are activated by pilot action. Review the published lighting notes before a night arrival so you know what to expect on runway 14/32 and runway 02/20.
Are there any operational cautions at KSTS?
Yes. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Taxiway Z between runway 14/32 and taxiway A has published aircraft size limits. Runway 02 also has a note about landing and hold short operations availability.

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