Airports / Texas / KSOA
Sonora Municipal Airport.
Sonora, Texas · 2,140 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
0
Operators based
2,140
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#11 / 115
Texas airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 115 rated TX fields.
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kimble County Airport (JCT), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Sonora Municipal Airport (KSOA) is a mid-sized airport serving Sonora, Texas. The airport sits 2,140 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KSOA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kimble County Airport (JCT, 46 nm), San Angelo Regional Mathis Field (SJT, 47 nm), and Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF, 74 nm). With a single 4,037-foot paved runway, KSOA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from KSOA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under E29. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Sonora.
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Field capability
ICAO
KSOA
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
SOA
Elevation
2,140 ft
Coordinates
30.5857° N · 100.6490° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 2,140 ft, KSOA sits higher than 81% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,037 ft
- 18/364,037 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,037 ft
KSOA's 4,037 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
- 46nmJCTKimble County AirportJunction
- 47nmSJTSan Angelo Regional Mathis FieldSan Angelo
- 74nmDLFLaughlin Air Force BaseDel Rio
- 74nmDRTDel Rio International AirportDel Rio
- 77nmBBDCurtis FieldBrady
- 79nmACNCiudad Acuña International AirportCiudad Acuña
Location
Open the full mapKSOA · Sonora Municipal Airport · Sonora, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KSOA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 156 nm | 46m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 237 nm | 57m |
| Houston (HOU) | 285 nm | 1h 4m |
| Denver (DEN) | 591 nm | 1h 46m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 601 nm | 1h 48m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 602 nm | 1h 48m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 624 nm | 1h 51m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 775 nm | 2h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KSOA?
- Sonora Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,037 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 KSOA?
- Sonora Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,037 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KSOA?
- The closest alternate is Kimble County Airport (JCT), about 46 nm away, followed by San Angelo Regional Mathis Field (SJT) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KSOA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 57m (237 nm), Houston about 1h 4m (285 nm), Denver about 1h 46m (591 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.