Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS)

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma at a Glance

Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (KSTS/STS), named for the Santa Rosa-based Peanuts creator, is the principal private-jet gateway to Sonoma and Napa wine country, about 7 miles northwest of downtown Santa Rosa. It has two asphalt runways: 14/32 at 6,000 ft and 02/20 at 5,202 ft, both grooved. An FAA control tower operates roughly 0700-2000 local, with ILS and RNAV (GPS) approaches. Two full-service FBOs — KaiserAir Santa Rosa Jet Center and Sonoma Jet Center — handle business jets. There is no on-field U.S. Customs.

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Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, 2290 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport Name	Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport
ICAO Code	KSTS
IATA Code	STS
FAA Identifier	STS
Address	2290 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Elevation	128 ft MSL
Coordinates	38.5089° N, 122.8128° W
Owner / Operator	Sonoma County
Phone	+1-707-565-7243
FAA Data	AirNav STS

Operations & Facilities
Runways	14/32: 5,115 ft (Asphalt)
FBOs	Sonoma Jet Center
Customs	No
Fuel	Jet-A, 100LL
Hours	24/7
Approaches	ILS, RNAV, Visual
Tower / Freq	119.0
Weight Limit	None; tower 0700-2000
Annual Operations	50,000+

Runways & Approaches

KSTS operates two grooved-asphalt runways. The primary runway, 14/32, is 6,000 feet long and 150 feet wide, and the crosswind runway, 02/20, measures 5,202 feet by 100 feet. At roughly 128 feet of field elevation with a mild coastal climate, density-altitude effects are minimal, so the published lengths are usable year-round.

The 6,000-foot primary runway comfortably accommodates light, midsize, and most super-midsize jets — Phenom 300, Citation XLS+/Latitude, Challenger 350, and Gulfstream G280 routinely operate here. Larger heavy jets such as the Gulfstream G550/G650 or Global family are possible but require runway-performance analysis for weight, temperature, and runway selection. The field is served by an FAA control tower (daytime hours) and offers ILS and RNAV (GPS) instrument approaches to runways 14, 32, and 02.

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

KaiserAir — Santa Rosa Jet Center

Full-service FBO with the largest ramp on the field, hangar space, Jet-A, and Class 3 & 4 maintenance. A CAA Preferred FBO and a long-established wine-country business-aviation handler.

Sonoma Jet Center

Full-service FBO on Flightline Drive offering Jet-A and 100LL fueling, transient ramp and hangar handling, concierge ground transportation, and crew amenities for charter and corporate traffic.

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Aircraft Registered in SANTA ROSA (254)

254 aircraft are registered to owners in SANTA ROSA, CA according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 254. Track live flights from STS →

N108SC

BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 407

N112MT

EUROCOPTER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH EC 135 P2+ · 2013

N115CJ

CESSNA 525A

N11WK

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T · 2014

N12161

CESSNA 172M · 1973

N12237

GARLAND-LINCOLN NIEUPORT · 1936

N1226B

JOHNSON ERNEST P RV-6A · 2009

N130KJ

EUROCOPTER EC 130 B4 · 2004

N1331D

CESSNA 170A · 1951

N133PC

CESSNA 340A · 1976

N1378D

CESSNA 170A · 1951

N1414N

PIPER J3C-65 · 1947

N1429

WOODWIND A · 1969

N144X

NELSON JAMES G F-1 ROCKET · 2001

N146TM

PIPER J3C-65 · 1946

N14QK

QUICKSILVER AERONAUTICS LLC L-S2S · 2014

N1563S

BEECH 35-B33 · 1962

N157AT

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 · 2014

N173EX

MARTINO THOMAS G VELCITY 173 ELITE RG · 2004

N1760C

BRM AERO SRO BRISTELL S-LSA · 2016

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Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

FBO	Jet-A Price	Notes
Sonoma Jet Center	$5.40 – $6.60/gal	Wine country

Aircraft Category	Estimated Fee
Light Jet (up to 12,500 lbs)	$20 – $50
Midsize Jet (12,500–25,000 lbs)	$50 – $100
Super-Mid Jet (25,000–45,000 lbs)	$100 – $175
Heavy Jet (45,000+ lbs)	$175 – $300

Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Overview & The Peanuts Connection

Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (KSTS/STS) sits about 7 miles northwest of downtown Santa Rosa and is owned and operated by Sonoma County. It is named for Charles M. Schulz, the Peanuts cartoonist who lived in Santa Rosa for more than three decades; a Snoopy 'flying ace' motif greets arriving traffic. The airport blends scheduled commercial service with a deep general-aviation and business-aviation base, making it the natural private-jet entry point for Sonoma and Napa wine country.

Runway Capability

KSTS has two grooved-asphalt runways: primary 14/32 at 6,000 feet and crosswind 02/20 at 5,202 feet. The 6,000-foot length supports light through most super-midsize jets without difficulty, and the modest 128-foot field elevation keeps performance penalties low. Heavy-jet crews should run runway-specific takeoff numbers for full-fuel, warm-day departures, but the airport handles the bulk of charter aircraft visiting wine country with margin to spare.

Charter Considerations

Two full-service FBOs — KaiserAir Santa Rosa Jet Center and Sonoma Jet Center — provide Jet-A, hangar and ramp handling, and concierge ground transportation to wine-country resorts and tasting rooms. STS is a popular harvest- and event-season destination (crush, Sonoma Raceway events, weddings), so ramp space and hangar availability tighten in fall; The Jet Finder recommends booking handling and parking early for peak-period trips.

Safety & Planning

KSTS has an FAA control tower operating roughly 0700-2000 local; outside those hours the field reverts to a non-towered (CTAF) procedure. Instrument approaches include ILS and RNAV (GPS) serving runways 14, 32, and 02. Coastal stratus and morning fog are the most common operational factors, occasionally driving IFR or MVFR conditions that lift by mid-morning. Part 135 charter flights file IFR, so professional crews plan around marine-layer timing rather than being limited by it.

Customs & International Trips

KSTS does not have on-field U.S. Customs and Border Protection service, so it cannot serve as a first point of entry for international arrivals. Inbound international charters typically clear customs at San Francisco (SFO) or Oakland (OAK) before repositioning the short hop to Santa Rosa. The Jet Finder coordinates the clearance airport and tech-stop logistics so passengers reach wine country with minimal added ground time.

Regional Context

Within the San Francisco Bay Area, STS is the most convenient business-aviation field for the northern wine counties, sitting well clear of the congestion at SFO and OAK. Nearby reliever and GA fields — Healdsburg (HES), Petaluma (O69), and Napa County (APC) — handle smaller aircraft, while SFO and OAK remain the heavy-jet and customs alternatives. For travelers headed to Sonoma, Healdsburg, Calistoga, or Napa, KSTS usually offers the shortest drive to the destination.

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport. Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

Healdsburg Municipal Airport

KHES · 10 NM from KSTS

Angwin Airport-Parrett Field

K2O3 · 18 NM from KSTS

Cloverdale Municipal Airport

none · 18 NM from KSTS

Petaluma Municipal Airport

KO69 · 18 NM from KSTS

Frequently Asked Questions

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport is designated KSTS in the FAA system. Pilots and dispatchers use this code for flight planning, weather briefings, and NOTAMs associated with the airport.

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport serves the Santa Rosa area in CA. GPS coordinates: 38.5089° N, 122.8128° W. The airport sits at 128 feet above sea level.

KSTS has two grooved-asphalt runways. The primary runway 14/32 is 6,000 feet long by 150 feet wide, and the crosswind runway 02/20 is 5,202 feet by 100 feet. The 6,000-foot primary is the determining strip for most business-jet operations.

Yes. With a 6,000-foot primary runway and a 128-foot field elevation, KSTS comfortably handles light, midsize, and most super-midsize jets — including the Phenom 300, Citation XLS+/Latitude, Challenger 350, and Gulfstream G280. Heavy jets can operate but should run runway-performance calculations for weight, temperature, and runway selection.

Yes. KSTS has two full-service FBOs: KaiserAir Santa Rosa Jet Center (the largest ramp on the field, with hangars and maintenance) and Sonoma Jet Center. Both provide Jet-A, ramp and hangar handling, and concierge ground transportation into Sonoma and Napa wine country.

KSTS sits at approximately 128 feet above sea level. The low field elevation and mild Northern California coastal climate keep density-altitude effects minimal, so published runway lengths remain usable for jet operations throughout the year.

Yes. KSTS is served by ILS and RNAV (GPS) instrument approaches to runways 14, 32, and 02, backed by an FAA control tower during daytime hours. These approaches keep the field accessible through the coastal marine layer and morning fog common to the region.

Contact The Jet Finder for charter availability from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (KSTS). Provide your destination, travel dates, and passenger count. We source aircraft from FAA Part 135 operators matched to KSTS's runway and facilities.

General aviation aircraft including piston singles, turboprops, and light jets routinely use Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport. The 5,115-foot runway is the determining factor for larger categories. Consult aircraft performance data for specifics.

Yes. KSTS has an FAA air traffic control tower that operates roughly 0700-2000 local time. Outside tower hours the airport uses standard non-towered (CTAF) procedures. The field also has radar approach control coverage from the surrounding Bay Area airspace.

Fuel types and pricing at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport are subject to change. Contact the airport or its FBO for current Jet-A and 100LL availability. AirNav lists recent fuel prices reported by pilots.

You can depart internationally, but KSTS has no on-field U.S. Customs, so it cannot be a first point of entry for inbound international flights. International arrivals typically clear customs at San Francisco (SFO) or Oakland (OAK), then reposition the short hop to Santa Rosa. The Jet Finder arranges the clearance airport and routing.

Current conditions at KSTS: check METAR/TAF on aviationweather.gov or your EFB. Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport is subject to CA's regional weather, which may include convective activity, low ceilings, or seasonal wind patterns.

The airport is about 7 miles (roughly 11 km) northwest of downtown Santa Rosa — a 12-to-15-minute drive. It is also the closest jet-capable airport to the Sonoma, Healdsburg, Calistoga, and Napa wine regions, and both FBOs can arrange ground transportation.

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport offers aircraft parking for visiting and based aircraft. Tiedown and hangar rates at KSTS should be confirmed directly with the airport. Overnight parking may require advance arrangement.

The Jet Finder provides personalized charter quotes from Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport. Submit your trip details at thejetfinder.com/contact.html — departure date, destination, party size. No obligation. We match KSTS's runway to the right aircraft.

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