Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport

STS KSTS Santa Rosa, California Elevation: 128 ft

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport is the gateway to California's Wine Country, serving Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and the broader North Bay region. Located in Santa Rosa, STS offers a 6,000-foot runway accommodating most mid-size and super-mid-size jets, as well as most heavy jets with weight planning. The airport serves wealthy wine country residents, visiting oenophiles, and guests of the region's world-famous resorts including Meadowood and Auberge du Soleil. Peak season runs through harvest (September-October) and the annual wine auctions in June. Estimated charter rates to Wine Country via Santa Rosa: light jets from $4,500 per hour, mid-size jets from $6,000 per hour, heavy jets from $9,000 per hour.

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Santa Rosa is significantly closer to Napa Valley than Oakland or SFO, saving up to 90 minutes of Bay Area traffic. For wine country retreats, corporate tastings at Opus One or Silver Oak, and weddings at the region's wineries, STS is the strategic arrival point. Harvest season (late September through October) is the busiest period.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Santa Rosa Airport from Napa Valley?

Santa Rosa Airport is approximately 35 miles from the town of Napa, typically a 50-minute drive through scenic wine country. It's 20 miles from downtown Sonoma and 30 miles from Healdsburg.

Can heavy jets land at Santa Rosa Airport?

Yes. Santa Rosa's 6,000-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning, including the Gulfstream G550, Bombardier Challenger 650, and Dassault Falcon 900.

When is Santa Rosa Airport busiest?

Peak season runs from September through October during the grape harvest, and June during the Auction Napa Valley wine auction. Weekend traffic is also heavy year-round for wine country weddings and private tastings.