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· METAR02:53Z
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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 14
H/W +8 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KSTS

Current METAR

Observed 02:53Z

KSTS 120253Z 16008KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP070 T02440106 53002
Wind
160° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,438 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
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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160° · 8 kt
RWY 14
141°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 141° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,129 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored141° / 321°6,000 ftASPH14 R
02/2013° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KSTS CHARLES M SCHULZ/SONOMA COUNTY in SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 14/32, 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • FOR NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS PLEASE VISIT THE ARPT WEBSITE AT FLYSTS.COM
  • TWY Z BTN RWY 14/32 & TWY A LMTD TO S-20, D-40.
  • BE ALERT FOR NUMEROUS FLOCKS OF BIRDS ON AND INVOF AIRPORT, INCLUDING SEASONALLY MIGRATORY GEESE.
  • DEER ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 14; MALSR RWY 32; PAPI RWY 02, 20, & 14; HIRL RWY 14/32; MIRL RWY 02/20; TWY LGTS - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
  • A1JET A1 AVBL DURG ATTENDANCE HRS.

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20PCR VALUE: 309/F/C/X/T
  • 14/32PCR VALUE: 454/F/C/X/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02CTC ATCT FOR AVBLTY.
  • 02PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5 DEG LEFT OF CNTRLN

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 5/15/59.
  • TPA FOR SMALL ACFT 1,000 FT AGL AND TPA FOR LARGE ACFT 1,500 FT AGL.
  • MANAGERSAMONAE CARTER, ASST ARPT MGR, PHONE 707- 565-7245.

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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
160° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

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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