Stillwater Regional Airport (KSWO)
Medium airport · Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
Airport data
| Name | Stillwater Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSWO |
| IATA | SWO |
| Elevation | 1,000 ft (305 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°9'44" W 97°5'8" 36.16213, -97.08558 |
| Location | Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,002 ft (1525 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 7,401 ft (2256 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Stillwater Regional Airport at a glance
Stillwater Regional Airport is a medium airport in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States, known to airline systems as SWO. The field elevation of 1,000 ft (305 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSWO 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 — 17/35 — offers 7,401 ft (2256 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSWO 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 Stillwater Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ponca City Regional Airport | KPNC | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Vance Air Force Base | KEND | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Tinker Air Force Base | KTIK | 87 km (47 NM) |
| OKC Will Rogers World Airport | KOKC | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Tulsa Riverside Airport | KRVS | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stillwater Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,000 ft field elevation of Stillwater 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 Stillwater Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stillwater Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stillwater Regional Airport is KSWO, and its IATA code is SWO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stillwater Regional Airport above sea level?
Stillwater Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,000 feet (305 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Stillwater Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.1621, -97.0856 — in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ponca City Regional Airport, about 63 km away.
Does KSWO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSWO 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 Stillwater Regional Airport?
Stillwater Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,401 ft (2256 m) with a ASP surface.