Airports / Texas / SAT
San Antonio International Airport
KSAT / SATSan Antonio, TexasELEV 809 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 84% of the 206 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Randolph Air Force Base (RND) — 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
San Antonio International Airport (KSAT / SAT) sits in San Antonio, Texas, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 809 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity — Cadre Aviation Services, LLC, Encore Jet Management, LLC, and MERLIN1 are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Randolph Air Force Base (RND, 10 nm), Lackland Air Force Base (SKF, 11 nm), and Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF, 12 nm).
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What fliers highlight
Terminal & facilities
5/5 reviews“The airport itself feels refreshed and modern compared to years ago — clean terminals, friendly staff, and a layout that makes connections and arrivals stress-free.”
Patrick Kelly5★ on Google
Easy in & out
4/5 reviews“TSA security was straightforward and well-staffed; even during busy times, the lines moved quickly.”
Patrick Kelly5★ on Google
FBO & ground handling
2/5 reviews“Steel ramp to these gates.”
Jill House4★ on Google
Staff & service
2/5 reviews“Flying into San Antonio International Airport for the first time in over a decade was a great experience — smooth, efficient, and welcoming.”
Patrick Kelly5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KSAT
IATA
SAT
FAA / Local
SAT
Elevation
809 ft
Coordinates
29.5337° N · 98.4698° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C — CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 809 ft, SAT sits higher than 56% of the 127 Texas fields on the register.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance — every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmRNDRandolph Air Force BaseUniversal City
- 11nmSKFLackland Air Force BaseSan Antonio
- 12nmSSFStinson Municipal AirportSan Antonio
- 25nmKBAZNew Braunfels National AirportNew Braunfels
- 38nmKHYISan Marcos Regional AirportSan Marcos
- 58nmAUSAustin Bergstrom International AirportAustin
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSAT · San Antonio International Airport · San Antonio, TX
From the ramp
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