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San Antonio International Airport

IATA SATICAO KSATLocal SAT🇺🇸 San Antonio
Coordinates
29.5337°N, 98.4698°W
Elevation
809 ft (247 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
20:36
Civil dusk
21:03

About 13h 52m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About San Antonio International Airport

San Antonio International Airport

San Antonio International Airport is an international airport in San Antonio, Texas, United States. It is in Uptown Central San Antonio, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Downtown. It has three runways and covers 2,305 acres (933 ha). Its elevation is 809 feet (247 m) above sea level. SAT averages 260 daily departures and arrivals at its 27 gates, which serve 14 airlines flying non-stop to 45 destinations in the US and Mexico. The airport is the 43rd busiest airport in the United States by passenger traffic.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 228,505 ft / 2,592 m150 ftConLightedOpen
13R / 31L8,502 ft / 2,591 m150 ftConLightedOpen
13L / 31R5,519 ft / 1,682 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP118.050 MHz
ATISATIS118.900 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL126.700 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDOSAN ANGELO RDO122.200 MHz
TWRTWR119.800 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
CustomsCar hireParkingHandlingLounge

Parking availability is currently at zero for all lots.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (35)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4800 ft MSL
SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2000 ft MSL4800 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle394 ft604 ft
Frost Tower387 ft614 ft
Bank of America Plaza387 ft682 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from San Antonio International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for San Antonio International Airport?

The ICAO code for San Antonio International Airport is KSAT, and its IATA code is SAT.

Where is San Antonio International Airport located?

San Antonio International Airport is large airport located in San Antonio, United States, at an elevation of 809 ft (247 m).

How many runways does San Antonio International Airport have?

San Antonio International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 8,505 ft / 2,592 m.

Which airlines fly to San Antonio International Airport?

Airlines historically serving San Antonio International Airport include AeroMéxico, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, American Airlines, among 14 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from San Antonio International Airport?

Historical data lists 35 nonstop destinations from San Antonio International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is San Antonio International Airport in?

San Antonio International Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at San Antonio International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Antonio International Airport is approximately 3.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near San Antonio International Airport?

The nearest airport to San Antonio International Airport is Twin-Oaks Airport (T94), about 2.4 nm to the n, followed by Randolph Air Force Base and Lackland Air Force Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. San Antonio International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.