Stinson Municipal Airport (KSSF)
Medium airport · San Antonio, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Stinson Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSSF |
| IATA | SSF |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°20'13" W 98°28'16" 29.33700, -98.47110 |
| Location | San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,128 ft (1258 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Stinson Municipal Airport at a glance
Stinson Municipal Airport is a medium airport in San Antonio, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as SSF. The field elevation of 577 ft (176 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSSF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSSF 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 Stinson Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lackland Air Force Base | KSKF | 12 km (6 NM) |
| San Antonio International Airport | KSAT | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Randolph Air Force Base | KRND | 28 km (15 NM) |
| New Braunfels National Airport | KBAZ | 58 km (31 NM) |
| San Marcos Regional Airport | KHYI | 85 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stinson Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 577 ft field elevation of Stinson 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 Stinson Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stinson Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stinson Municipal Airport is KSSF, and its IATA code is SSF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stinson Municipal Airport above sea level?
Stinson Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Stinson Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.3370, -98.4711 — in San Antonio, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lackland Air Force Base, about 12 km away.
Does KSSF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSSF 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 Stinson Municipal Airport?
Stinson Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.