Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (KSTS)
Medium airport · Santa Rosa, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSTS |
| IATA | STS |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°30'32" W 122°48'47" 38.50900, -122.81300 |
| Location | Santa Rosa, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,202 ft (1586 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport at a glance
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport is a medium airport in Santa Rosa, California, United States, known to airline systems as STS. The field elevation of 128 ft (39 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSTS 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 — 14/32 — offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSTS 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 Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ukiah Municipal Airport | KUKI | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Travis Air Force Base | KSUU | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Buchanan Field | KCCR | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | KOAK | 102 km (55 NM) |
| San Francisco International Airport | KSFO | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 128 ft field elevation of Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County 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 Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport is KSTS, and its IATA code is STS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport above sea level?
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.5090, -122.8130 — in Santa Rosa, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ukiah Municipal Airport, about 76 km away.
Does KSTS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSTS 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 Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport?
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.