Lackland Air Force Base (KSKF)
Medium airport · San Antonio, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lackland Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSKF |
| IATA | SKF |
| Elevation | 691 ft (211 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°23'3" W 98°34'52" 29.38420, -98.58110 |
| Location | San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 11,550 ft (3520 m) | 300 ft | CON | Yes |
Lackland Air Force Base at a glance
Lackland Air Force Base is a medium airport in San Antonio, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as SKF. The field elevation of 691 ft (211 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSKF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 11,550 ft (3520 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSKF 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 Lackland Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stinson Municipal Airport | KSSF | 12 km (6 NM) |
| San Antonio International Airport | KSAT | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Randolph Air Force Base | KRND | 33 km (18 NM) |
| New Braunfels National Airport | KBAZ | 63 km (34 NM) |
| San Marcos Regional Airport | KHYI | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lackland Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 691 ft field elevation of Lackland Air Force Base 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 Lackland Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Lackland Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Lackland Air Force Base is KSKF, and its IATA code is SKF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lackland Air Force Base above sea level?
Lackland Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 691 feet (211 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lackland Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 29.3842, -98.5811 — in San Antonio, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stinson Municipal Airport, about 12 km away.
Does KSKF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSKF 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 Lackland Air Force Base?
Lackland Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 11,550 ft (3520 m) with a CON surface.