Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK)
Medium airport · Stockton, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Stockton Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSCK |
| IATA | SCK |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°53'36" W 121°14'17" 37.89328, -121.23808 |
| Location | Stockton, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L/29R | 10,245 ft (3123 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11R/29L | 4,448 ft (1356 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Stockton Metropolitan Airport at a glance
Stockton Metropolitan Airport is a medium airport in Stockton, California, United States, known to airline systems as SCK. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSCK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11L/29R — offers 10,245 ft (3123 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11L points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSCK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Stockton Metropolitan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field | KMOD | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Sacramento Executive Airport | KSAC | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Buchanan Field | KCCR | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Travis Air Force Base | KSUU | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Sacramento Mather Airport | KMHR | 74 km (40 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stockton Metropolitan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Stockton Metropolitan Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Stockton Metropolitan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stockton Metropolitan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stockton Metropolitan Airport is KSCK, and its IATA code is SCK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stockton Metropolitan Airport above sea level?
Stockton Metropolitan Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Stockton Metropolitan Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.8933, -121.2381 — in Stockton, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field, about 39 km away.
Does KSCK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSCK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Stockton Metropolitan Airport?
Stockton Metropolitan Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11L/29R, measures 10,245 ft (3123 m) with a ASP surface.