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Airports / California / STS
Medium airport · STS
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport.
Santa Rosa, California · 128 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
889 ratings
0
Operators based
128
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaELEV 128 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
889
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
128
Field elevation
feet above sea level
41
Nearest alternate
nm to UKI
Field standing
#55 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 889 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (KSTS / STS) sits in Santa Rosa, California, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 128 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list STS as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI, 41 nm), Travis Air Force Base (SUU, 44 nm), and Buchanan Field (CCR, 47 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Napa Valley, CA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from STS to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KSTS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
KaiserAir Santa Rosa
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWith over forty years of experience as preferred FBOs, KaiserAir has established a solid foundation and stellar reputation for uncompromising service that is both efficient and friendly.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 5am to 9pm, 7 days a week; after hours available upon request
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Sonoma Jet Center Santa Rosa
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSonoma Jet Center opened in 2005. The opening combined the construction of a new terminal building along with the renovation of the historic Redwood hangar, built in 1942 as part of the Santa Rosa Army Air Field construction. Josh and Julia Hochberg purchased the business in 2010, bringing diverse backgrounds in business aviation along with an elevated level of professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L - 2100L
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +24 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
Terminal & facilities
“Parking is close, security lines tend to move quickly, and within minutes you’re already near the gate.”
Victoria. Quiet Sonoma Insider5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Just as memorable is the staff - friendly, relaxed, and genuinely welcoming in that easygoing Sonoma way.”
Victoria. Quiet Sonoma Insider5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KSTS
IATA
STS
FAA / Local
STS
Elevation
128 ft
Coordinates
38.5090° N · 122.8130° 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 128 ft, STS sits lower than 65% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,000 ft
- 14/326,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02/205,202 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,000 ft
STS's 6,000 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.
- 41nmUKIUkiah Municipal AirportUkiah
- 44nmSUUTravis Air Force BaseFairfield
- 47nmCCRBuchanan FieldConcord
- 55nmOAKSan Francisco Bay Oakland International AirportOakland
- 57nmSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco
- 58nmSMFSacramento International AirportSacramento
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSTS · Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport · Santa Rosa, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from STS 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) | 332 nm | 1h 10m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 394 nm | 1h 19m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 519 nm | 1h 36m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 537 nm | 1h 39m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 604 nm | 1h 48m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 626 nm | 1h 51m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 743 nm | 2h 8m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 746 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use STS?
- Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport's longest paved runway is 6,000 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 STS?
- Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve STS: KaiserAir Santa Rosa and Sonoma Jet Center Santa Rosa. 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 STS?
- The closest alternate is Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI), about 41 nm away, followed by Travis Air Force Base (SUU) at 44 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from STS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 1h 10m (332 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 19m (394 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 36m (519 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.