Lackland Air Force Base
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 13h 48m 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 Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland Air Force Base is a United States Air Force (USAF) base located in Bexar County, Texas, United States. The base is under the jurisdiction of the 802d Mission Support Group, Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and an enclave of the city of San Antonio. It is the only site for USAF and United States Space Force enlisted Basic Military Training (BMT).
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KSKFLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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 (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 / 34 | 11,550 ft / 3,520 m | 300 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (8)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | SAN ANTONIO APP | 118.050 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.450 MHz |
| DEP | SAN ANTONIO DEP | 125.700 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.800 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 23.980 MHz |
| POST | AFRC COMD POST | 143.800 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 130.650 MHz |
| TWR | KELLY TWR | 124.300 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (10)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (5)
Arrivals (STARs) (16)
- STONEWALL TWO
- QERVO THREE (RNAV), CONT.2
- QERVO THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- QERVO THREE (RNAV)
- POPPO TWO (RNAV), CONT.2
- POPPO TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- POPPO TWO (RNAV)
- MARCS TWO, CONT.1
- MARCS TWO
- LEMIG TWO
- DNKIN TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- DNKIN TWO (RNAV)
- CRVZA TWO (RNAV), CONT.2
- CRVZA TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- CRVZA TWO (RNAV)
- CENTERPOINT THREE
Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)
Runway hot spots (1)
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 2000 ft MSL | 4800 ft MSL |
| SAN ANTONIO KELLY AFB CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3200 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 394 ft | 604 ft | — |
| Frost Tower | 387 ft | 614 ft | — |
| Bank of America Plaza | 387 ft | 682 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lackland Air Force Base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Lackland Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Lackland Air Force Base is KSKF, and its IATA code is SKF.
Where is Lackland Air Force Base located?
Lackland Air Force Base is medium airport located in San Antonio, United States, at an elevation of 691 ft (211 m).
How many runways does Lackland Air Force Base have?
Lackland Air Force Base has 1 runway, the longest being 11,550 ft / 3,520 m.
What time zone is Lackland Air Force Base in?
Lackland Air Force Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Lackland Air Force Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Lackland Air Force Base 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 Lackland Air Force Base?
The nearest airport to Lackland Air Force Base is Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF), about 6.4 nm to the ese, followed by Star Smith Field and Horizon Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Lackland Air Force Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.