3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Love the fact that this is a small airport that is so easy to access in & out 👍”
Christine Murray5★ on Google
Airports / California / SCK
Medium airport · SCK
Stockton Metropolitan Airport.
Stockton, California · 33 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
384 ratings
0
Operators based
33
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Stockton, CaliforniaELEV 33 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
384
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
33
Field elevation
feet above sea level
21
Nearest alternate
nm to MOD
Field standing
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Stockton, California, Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK / SCK) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 33 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SCK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD, 21 nm), Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC, 39 nm), and Buchanan Field (CCR, 39 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,245-foot paved runway, SCK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SCK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Stockton.
1 FBO serves KSCK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Stockton
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWe know you work hard in the air, so when you land at Stockton Metropolitan Airport, we want you to leave the work to us. Atlantic Aviation SCK provides the services you expect, from catering to baggage service, as well as some you might not, like 24-hour surveillance and security, a pilot's lounge, conference room and Wi-Fi.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:00-21:00
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Bathroom was clean.”
K.G. Castillo5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Stockton Metropolitan Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSCK
IATA
SCK
FAA / Local
SCK
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
37.8933° N · 121.2381° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 33 ft, SCK sits lower than 84% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,245 ft
- 11L/29R10,245 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11R/29L4,448 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,245 ft
SCK's 10,245 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 21nmMODModesto City Co-Harry Sham FieldModesto
- 39nmSACSacramento Executive AirportSacramento
- 39nmCCRBuchanan FieldConcord
- 39nmSUUTravis Air Force BaseFairfield
- 40nmMHRSacramento Mather AirportSacramento
- 44nmMERCastle AirportMerced
Location
Open the full mapKSCK · Stockton Metropolitan Airport · Stockton, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SCK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 258 nm | 1h 0m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 311 nm | 1h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 463 nm | 1h 29m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 521 nm | 1h 37m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 576 nm | 1h 44m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 587 nm | 1h 46m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 678 nm | 1h 59m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 679 nm | 1h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SCK?
- Stockton Metropolitan Airport's longest paved runway is 10,245 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SCK?
- Stockton Metropolitan Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,245 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Stockton Metropolitan Airport?
- One FBO serves SCK: Atlantic Aviation Stockton. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to SCK?
- The closest alternate is Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD), about 21 nm away, followed by Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SCK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 0m (258 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 7m (311 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 29m (463 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.