3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It’s clean, easy to navigate, and less crowded than larger airports, making travel more relaxed.”
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Airports / Texas / SSF
Medium airport · SSF
Stinson Municipal Airport.
San Antonio, Texas · 577 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.9/5
Google rating
109 ratings
0
Operators based
577
Elevation ft
San Antonio, TexasELEV 577 FTMedium airport
4.9
Google rating
109
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
577
Field elevation
feet above sea level
6
Nearest alternate
nm to SKF
Field standing
#12 / 115
Texas airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 109 Google ratings , ranked against 115 rated TX fields.
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lackland Air Force Base (SKF), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Stinson Municipal Airport (KSSF / SSF) sits in San Antonio, Texas, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 577 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 SSF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lackland Air Force Base (SKF, 6 nm), San Antonio International Airport (SAT, 12 nm), and Randolph Air Force Base (RND, 15 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,000-foot paved runway, SSF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
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1 FBO serves KSSF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
GateOne Stinson
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAviation fuel, oxygen service, GPU, Robinson Service Center, hangar space, catering, on-site restaurant, general aircraft maintenance, aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), passenger terminal and lounge, flight training, aircraft rental, pilot supplies, rental cars, courtesy transportation, pilots lounge / snooze room, Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP Rewards.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Monday – Friday: 0730-1900 Saturday: 0800-1800 Sunday: 0800-1800 Self-serve fuel available 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff is friendly and professional, and the airport’s rich aviation history adds a unique charm.”
Kima5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Stinson–Mission Municipal Airport is a historic and well-maintained airport offering a smooth and efficient experience.”
Kima5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KSSF
IATA
SSF
FAA / Local
SSF
Elevation
577 ft
Coordinates
29.3370° N · 98.4711° 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
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 577 ft, SSF sits lower than 57% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,000 ft
- 09/275,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/324,128 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
SSF's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
- 6nmSKFLackland Air Force BaseSan Antonio
- 12nmSATSan Antonio International AirportSan Antonio
- 15nmRNDRandolph Air Force BaseUniversal City
- 31nmKBAZNew Braunfels National AirportNew Braunfels
- 46nmKHYISan Marcos Regional AirportSan Marcos
- 67nmAUSAustin Bergstrom International AirportAustin
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSSF · Stinson Municipal Airport · San Antonio, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SSF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 168 nm | 47m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 227 nm | 56m |
| Denver (DEN) | 702 nm | 2h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 721 nm | 2h 5m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 724 nm | 2h 5m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 734 nm | 2h 6m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 746 nm | 2h 8m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 916 nm | 2h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SSF?
- Stinson Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 SSF?
- Stinson Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Stinson Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves SSF: GateOne Stinson. 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 SSF?
- The closest alternate is Lackland Air Force Base (SKF), about 6 nm away, followed by San Antonio International Airport (SAT) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SSF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 56m (227 nm), Denver about 2h 2m (702 nm), Nashville about 2h 5m (721 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.