Stinson Municipal Airport

Overview summary

Stinson Municipal Airport is the second oldest continuously operated general aviation airport in the United States and it is the primary private jet airport for San Antonio. Its central location just minutes from downtown and the world famous Riverwalk make it the ideal airport to use when visiting all of San Antonio’s attractions.

For private jet hire to or from Stinson Municipal Airport call PrivateFly at +44 (0) 20 7100 6960 (24 Hours).

History | Location | Facilities | Facts

Stinson Municipal Airport History

Stinson Municipal Airport’s roots go back to 1915 and siblings Marjorie, Katherine and Eddie Stinson who founded Stinson School of Flying at the airports current location.

Katherine Stinson would become a world famous pilot and the first female to perform the loop-the-loop maneuver.

The government took control of the airport in the aftermath of World War I and the Stinson Municipal Airport became San Antonio’s primary commercial airport for several years. The Air Force acquired Stinson Municipal Airport during World War II and used it as a training base.

At the end of the war, Stinson Municipal Airport was returned to the city of San Antonio, however, it was no longer used for commercial service. A major renovation to the historic passenger terminal was completed in 2008 with 24,000 square feet of extra space being made available for administrative and FBO use.

Stinson Municipal Airport Location

Stinson Municipal Airport is located on the banks of the San Antonio River, just six miles south of the downtown business district and world famous Riverwalk. Its convenient location near all the areas major highways ensures that easy access to all locations throughout the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Stinson Municipal Airport Facilities

GateOne is the sole fixed-base operator at Stinson Municipal Airport. GateOne offers a well-appointed private jet passenger waiting lounge, as well as a pilot lounge and snooze-room. GateOne’s operation includes an aircraft hangar facility capable of accommodating most aircraft.

Stinson Municipal Airport Facts

Airport Codes: KSSF/SSF
Latitude: 29.34 North
Longitude: 98.47 West
Elevation: 577 feet