Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

KSRQ 27.39N 82.55W · ELEV 30 FT

Airports / Florida / SRQ

Large airport · SRQ

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida · 30 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.

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4.5/5

Google rating

4,396 ratings

Operators based

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Sarasota/Bradenton, FloridaELEV 30 FTLarge airportScheduled service

4.5

Google rating

4,396

Google reviews

ratings on Google

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Nearest alternate

nm to MCF

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

#36 / 79

Florida airports by Google rating

4.5★ across 4396 Google ratings , ranked against 79 rated FL fields.

27 nm

To the nearest alternate

MacDill Air Force Base (MCF), 5 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ / SRQ) sits in Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 30 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.

While no charter operators list SRQ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are MacDill Air Force Base (MCF, 27 nm), St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE, 32 nm), and Tampa International Airport (TPA, 35 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,500-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Sarasota, FL destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SRQ to plan your flight.

3 FBOs serve KSRQ. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 3 FBOs · directory

Ascension FBO Sarasota
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Ascension Sarasota is a full-service, NATA Safety 1st FBO (Fixed Base Operator) providing a wide range of services for all types of aircraft, from small private aircraft to commercial-sized jets. We are committed to delivering first-class aviation services for you, your aircraft, as well as your passengers and crew.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM with after hours available
- Unicom 122.95
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- +4 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Atlantic Aviation Sarasota
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Say hello to a manatee, relax on the beach, explore a farmer’s market, these are all must-do activities in this unforgettable slice of Florida. Enjoy the full range of fun-filled attractions, featuring ventures into magnificent fine art institutions, up-close encounters with exotic animals, adventures in tree canopies, and boat rides through wild and untamed parts of Sarasota County.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun - Fri: 0600 - 2200, Sat: 0600 - 2100
- Unicom 130.225
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Sheltair Sarasota
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200
- Unicom 122.775
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Catering
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

4/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“Very easy airport to travel in and out of (United flight).”

April Lucas5★ on Google

4/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“Nice small and clean airport.”

Iwanna Papagewrgiou5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KSRQ

IATA

SRQ

FAA / Local

SRQ

Elevation

30 ft

Coordinates

27.3946° N · 82.5544° W

Airspace

C · Charlie

Size

Large

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs FL fields

state range 3–213 ft

At 30 ft, SRQ sits higher than 53% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

2 runways

longest 9,500 ft

14/32
9,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
04/22
5,006 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 9,500 ft

SRQ's 9,500 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

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

Sarasota, FL

Location

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KSRQ · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · Sarasota/Bradenton, FL

Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from SRQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Palm Beach (PBI)	138 nm	43m
Miami (MIA)	155 nm	46m
Nashville (BNA)	565 nm	1h 43m
Houston (HOU)	684 nm	1h 59m
Washington DC (IAD)	739 nm	2h 7m
Dallas (DAL)	810 nm	2h 17m
Austin (AUS)	812 nm	2h 17m
New York (TEB)	910 nm	2h 31m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use SRQ?: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,500 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 SRQ?: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Which FBOs are at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport?: 3 FBOs serve SRQ: Ascension FBO Sarasota, Atlantic Aviation Sarasota and Sheltair Sarasota. 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 SRQ?: The closest alternate is MacDill Air Force Base (MCF), about 27 nm away, followed by St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from SRQ to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 43m (565 nm), Houston about 1h 59m (684 nm), Washington DC about 2h 7m (739 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.