Sonora Municipal Airport (KSOA)
Medium airport · Sonora, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Sonora Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSOA |
| Elevation | 2,140 ft (652 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°35'9" W 100°38'56" 30.58570, -100.64900 |
| Location | Sonora, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,037 ft (1230 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sonora Municipal Airport at a glance
Sonora Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Sonora, Texas, United States. The field elevation of 2,140 ft (652 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSOA 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, 18/36, offers 4,037 ft (1230 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSOA 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 Sonora Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kimble County Airport | KJCT | 85 km (46 NM) |
| San Angelo Regional Mathis Field | KSJT | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Laughlin Air Force Base | KDLF | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Del Rio International Airport | KDRT | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Curtis Field | KBBD | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sonora Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,140 ft field elevation of Sonora Municipal 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 Sonora Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sonora Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sonora Municipal Airport is KSOA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sonora Municipal Airport above sea level?
Sonora Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 2,140 feet (652 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sonora Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.5857, -100.6490 — in Sonora, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kimble County Airport, about 85 km away.
Does KSOA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSOA 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 Sonora Municipal Airport?
Sonora Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,037 ft (1230 m) with a ASP surface.