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Witham Field.
Stuart, Florida · 16 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
93 ratings
4
Operators based
16
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#25 / 79
Florida airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 93 Google ratings , ranked against 79 rated FL fields.
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Stuart, Florida, Witham Field (KSUA / SUA) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 16 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: Fair Wind Air Charter, Fly Alliance, and Premier Private Jets base aircraft at SUA, 4 in all. Useful alternates include Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR, 20 nm), Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB, 30 nm), and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI, 31 nm). SUA offers 3 runways, the longest 5,828-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
Quotes for flights out of SUA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as NAAS Witham Field. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SUA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KSUA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
APP JetCenter Stuart
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated at Witham Field, APP Jet Center SUA offers seamless access to Palm Beach, Jupiter Island, Sewall’s Point, and Hobe Sound, without the congestion of commercial airports. Our prime location next to Customs ensures the fastest turnarounds on the field, while our plane-side car service gets you on your way the moment you land.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200 7 days a week
- Unicom 130.85
- Customs
- Conference room
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Catering
- GPU
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Atlantic Aviation Stuart
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated on Florida’s Treasure Coast with easy access to Port St. Lucie and Jupiter, SUA offers easy access to world-class golf as well as saltwater and freshwater fishing (in Lake Okeechobee). In addition to our renowned customer service and Atlantic Attitude, this Atlantic FBO puts you right in the heart of one of the true gems of the Treasure Coast.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0600-2200
- Unicom 130.85
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KSUA
IATA
SUA
FAA / Local
SUA
Elevation
16 ft
Coordinates
27.1817° N · 80.2211° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 16 ft, SUA sits lower than 63% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 5,828 ft
- 12/305,828 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16/345,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 07/254,653 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,828 ft
SUA's 5,828 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 20nmFPRTreasure Coast International AirportFort Pierce
- 30nmVRBVero Beach Regional AirportVero Beach
- 31nmPBIPalm Beach International AirportWest Palm Beach
- 49nmBCTBoca Raton AirportBoca Raton
- 59nmFXEFort Lauderdale Executive AirportFort Lauderdale
- 60nmMLBMelbourne Orlando International AirportMelbourne
Location
Open the full mapKSUA · Witham Field · Stuart, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SUA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 630 nm | 1h 52m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 720 nm | 2h 4m |
| Houston (HOU) | 808 nm | 2h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 875 nm | 2h 26m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 928 nm | 2h 33m |
| Austin (AUS) | 935 nm | 2h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 965 nm | 2h 39m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,017 nm | 2h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SUA?
- Witham Field's longest paved runway is 5,828 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 SUA?
- Witham Field has 3 runways; the longest measures 5,828 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SUA?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Witham Field as a home base, including Fair Wind Air Charter, Fly Alliance, Premier Private Jets. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Witham Field?
- 2 FBOs serve SUA: APP JetCenter Stuart and Atlantic Aviation Stuart. 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 SUA?
- The closest alternate is Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR), about 20 nm away, followed by Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SUA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 52m (630 nm), Washington DC about 2h 4m (720 nm), Houston about 2h 17m (808 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.