Saint Cloud Regional Airport (KSTC)
Medium airport · Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Saint Cloud Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSTC |
| IATA | STC |
| Elevation | 1,031 ft (314 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°32'48" W 94°3'36" 45.54660, -94.05990 |
| Location | Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Saint Cloud Regional Airport at a glance
Saint Cloud Regional Airport is a medium airport in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as STC. The field elevation of 1,031 ft (314 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSTC 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 — 13/31 — offers 7,500 ft (2286 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSTC 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 Saint Cloud Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport | KBRD | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | KMSP | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field | KSTP | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Chandler Field | KAXN | 110 km (59 NM) |
| New Richmond Regional Airport | KRNH | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint Cloud Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,031 ft field elevation of Saint Cloud Regional 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 Saint Cloud Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saint Cloud Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saint Cloud Regional Airport is KSTC, and its IATA code is STC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint Cloud Regional Airport above sea level?
Saint Cloud Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,031 feet (314 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saint Cloud Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.5466, -94.0599 — in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, about 95 km away.
Does KSTC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSTC 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 Saint Cloud Regional Airport?
Saint Cloud Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,500 ft (2286 m) with a CON surface.