Airports / Texas / SSF
Stinson Municipal Airport
KSSF / SSFSan Antonio, TexasELEV 577 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
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).
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What fliers highlight
Terminal & facilities
3/5 reviews“It’s clean, easy to navigate, and less crowded than larger airports, making travel more relaxed.”
Kima5★ on Google
Staff & service
3/5 reviews“The staff is friendly and professional, and the airport’s rich aviation history adds a unique charm.”
Kima5★ on Google
Easy in & out
2/5 reviews“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 127 Texas fields on the register.
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
From the ramp
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