Stinson Municipal Airport

KSSF / SSF

San Antonio, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
16:55Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
15 kt
160° G22 kt
10 SM
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KSSF 041655Z 16015G22KT 10SM BKN030 BKN041 28/19 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND 18034/1655 T02780189

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 577 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,577 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,677 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (577 ft)
Pressure Alt
495 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,193 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSSF 041741Z 0418/0518 16014G24KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 FM042200 15015G25KT P6SM SCT045 BKN250 FM050500 14012KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
22:00Z FM042200
+5h
VFR 150° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
05:00Z FM050500
+12h
MVFR 140° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSF
09 ✈️
27
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 103°
5.1 kt 14.1 kt
70° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
4,128 ft 100 ft ASP 145°
14.1 kt 5.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSSF

4,719 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.5%
MVFR
18.7%
IFR
6%
LIFR
3.8%

Stinson Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 21.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.8%
NE
11.1%
E
10.1%
SE
18.3%
S
14.5%
SW
4.1%
W
3.3%
NW
1.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 19°C
Range: -6°C to 38°C
-6°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,719 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Stinson Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSSF
IATA Code: SSF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 577 ft MSL

Location

City: San Antonio
Country: US
Latitude: 29.337000°
Longitude: -98.471100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,128 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Stinson Municipal Airport

Overview

Stinson Municipal Airport serves the San Antonio metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 577 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 29.337000, -98.471100, the airport provides critical general aviation infrastructure for the region. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial operational flexibility for pilots.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Stinson are predominantly VFR, with 71.7% of observations showing visual flight rules. Southeastern winds prevailing at 135° with an average speed of 6.5 knots characterize the airport's wind profile. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 38°C, with September through November offering the most consistently favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and relatively low average crosswind components. Runway 09/27 stretches 5,000 feet in length, while runway 14/32 provides 4,128 feet of paved surface. The airport experiences calm wind conditions 23.4% of the time, which can impact takeoff and landing planning.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate good visibility conditions, with an average of 9.4 statute miles and only 1.7% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Fog is minimal, occurring in just 1.5% of observations. Both runways offer predictable wind conditions, with Runway 09/27 showing a slightly higher average crosswind of 4.8 knots compared to Runway 14/32's 3.9 knots.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.