KSAT
Airport
 San Antonio International
San Antonio, Texas

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 05/02/2013 - 6/27/2013

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:SAT / KSAT
Lat/Lng: 29.533958, -98.4690570556
29-32-02.2488N, 098-28-08.6054W
Estimated by FAA-EST on 10/03/2012
Elevation: 809 feet Surveyed
Magnetic Variation: 08E, (1980), [5E (2013)]
Sectional: SAN ANTONIO
From City: 7nm N of San Antonio

Operations

Use: Open to the public
Ownership: Publicly owned
Activation: 07/1942
Attended: Continuous
Control Tower: yes 24 hrs
Type: ATCT-TRACON
Days Tower Operational: ALL
Tower Radar: ASR-9, 24hrs, ASR-9 Elev 865 Ft. Cpme Judson 29-32-39.3342N 098-21-19.3004W. Cpme Qna 30-05-06.0069N 100-21-51.9579W. Cpme Rsg 29-21-40.5476N 097-03-59.7940W. Cpme Sat 29-31-37.2354N 098-28-33.0040W.
ARTCC: Houston Center (ZHU)
FSS: San Angelo FSS (SJT)
NOTAMs and Weather: SAT NOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator: Lighted
Lights: Sunset-Sunrise (local time)
Beacon: Sunset-Sunrise (local time)
Clear-Green (Lighted Land Airport)
Landing Fee: no
ARFF: I C S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM: 122.950
Weather: ASOS 210-805-5583
ATIS: 118.9
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'San Antonio Tower'
257.8, 119.8
Ground:
Contact 'San Antonio Ground'
348.6, 121.9
Clearance:
126.7
Approach:
Contact 'SAN ANTONIO' Approach (24 local)
307.0(271-359), 318.1(091-140), 128.05(091-140),
124.45(360-090), 125.1(271-359), 335.625 360-090,
353.5(141-270), 118.05(141-270), 290.225,
127.1, 251.125, 125.7
Departure:
Contact 'SAN ANTONIO' Departure (24 local)
307.0(271-359), 318.1(091-140), 128.05(091-140),
124.45(360-090), 125.1(271-359), 335.625 360-090,
353.5(141-270), 118.05(141-270), 290.225,
127.1, 251.125, 125.7
Emergency:
121.5, 243.0
Other: --CLASS C IC 125.1(271-359)
--CLASS C IC 307.0(271-359)
--CLASS C 318.1(091-140)
--CLASS C 128.05(091-140)
--CLASS C 124.45(360-090)
--CLASS C 335.625 360-090
--CLASS C 353.5(141-270)
--CLASS C 118.05(141-270)
--AS ASGND 120.3
--AS ASGND 285.45
--AS ASGND 239.025
--AS ASGND 317.5
--AS ASGND 269.1
--AS ASGND 121.2
Master Provides: ARTS-IIIA
Class C
Conflict Alert
MSAW
WSP
Tower Remarks: 128.05 397.0 348.4 289.2 Tracon Pit/Upt Cat Vi Training Area(Do not Advertise.
Caution: Due Construction Until Further Notice; ATCT Unable to Observe Traffic on SE Portion of Airport. Tower Instructions on Taxiways & Ramps in This Area Will be ADZY only. Small Aircraft Departing Runway 3 Anticipate Takeoff from Int Taxiway G.

Services

Fuel: Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair: Major
Powerplant Repair: Major
Bottled Oxygen: High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen: High/Low pressure
Transient Storage: Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services: Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA: 70
Multi Engine GA: 52
Jet GA: 77
Helicopter GA: 14
Total: 213

Annual Operations

For year ending: 09/30/2012
Commercial Carriers: 95442
AirTaxi: 21331
Non-local GA: 55269
Military Operations: 5380
Total: 177422

Ownership

Owner: City of San Antonio
100 Military Plaza
San Antonio, Tx 78207
210-207-7253
Manager: Frank R. Miller
9800 Airport Blvd
San Antonio, Tx 78216
210-207-3450

Runways

Runways: 04/22
12L/30R
12R/30L

Runway 04/22

Length: 8505 feet
by Faa on 09/25/2012
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 91 /R/B/W/T, 91 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 95,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 190,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 270,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 04 End 22
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 8505 feet 8505 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 8505 feet 8505 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 8505 feet 8505 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 8505 feet 8505 feet
True Alignment: 041, (036 Magnetic) 221, (216 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME  
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.5 Up
NE 		0.3 Down
SW
Elevation at End: 786.0' MSL 754.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 786.0' MSL 770.1' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:   85' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on right side of runway 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown  
Approach Lights: MALS - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System  
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):   Yes
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Objects: Pole  
Object Marking: Lighted  
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope: 43:1 50:1
Object Height: 46' AGL  
Object Distance: 2180' Along centerline
225' Left of centerline 		 

Runway 12L/30R

Length: 5519 feet
Width: 100 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Fair Condition
Classification (PCN): 61 /F/C/W/T, 61 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Low (represents CBR > 4), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 59,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: Med Intensity
End 12L End 30R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 5519 feet 5519 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 5519 feet 5519 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 5519 feet 5519 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 5519 feet 5519 feet
True Alignment: 132, (127 Magnetic) 312, (307 Magnetic)
Runway Markings: Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition Basic, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.4 0.4
Elevation at End: 797.2' MSL 779.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 797.2' MSL 787.8' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 40' AGL 60' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes Yes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Other than utility runway with a visual approach Other than utility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope: 50:1 50:1

Runway 12R/30L

Length: 8502 feet
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 86 /R/B/W/T, 86 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 95,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 190,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 270,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 12R End 30L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 8502 feet 8502 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 8502 feet 8502 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 8502 feet 8502 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 8502 feet 8502 feet
True Alignment: 132, (127 Magnetic) 312, (307 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.4 0.4
Elevation at End: 809.1' MSL 778.4' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 809.1' MSL 790.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 75' AGL 82' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes  
Objects:   Bldg
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope: 50:1 41:1
Object Height:   79' AGL
Object Distance:   3500' Along centerline
300' Right of centerline

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

•Taxiway L Closed Northbound.
•Numerous Flocks of Birds in View of Airport.
•Glider/Soaring Operations Aprxly 17 Miles NW of Airport During VFR.
•Taxiway D Non-Movement Area from Taxiway N to 500 Ft W of Taxiway N.
•Noise Sensitive Areas Exist on All Sides of the Airport: at the Pilot's Discretion Climb As Quickly & Quietly As Safely Possible on Departure & Use Consideration When Flying Over Populated Areas by Minimizing Flight & High Power Settings. Engine-Ups are Permitted Between 0600-2300.
•Aircraft Taxiing on Runway 04 NE Bound Look for Hold Short to Runway 30L.
•Aircraft Taxiing on Taxiway N SW Bound Look for Hold Short to Runway 30R.
•Work in Progress Scheduled Maintenance on & Along Taxiways and Ramps Areas at Various Times.
•Ground Run-Up Enclosure Available 24 Hrs.
•Terminal Gates A1 & A11 Use only with Prior Permission Call Operations 210-413-4928.
•Runway 12L/30R not Available for Part 121 Air Carrier Operations.
•the Following Taxiways are not Available for Aircraft 59,000 Lbs or Over: Taxiways a & J North of Runway 12R/30L; Taxiways W, M, P, Taxiway H NE of Taxiway Z and Taxiway E East of Runway 04/22.
•Taxiway Z Closed to Aircraft with Wingspan Greater than 118 Ft.
•C130 and C141 Type Aircraft Shall Park on West Ramp to Clear Customs.
•Ga Aircraft Clearing U.S. Customs at Terminal A1 be Alert for Personnel & Equipment While Taxiing to and from the Assigned Customs Clearance Location.
•Taxiway Q Entrance/Exit at Air Cargo East Closed to Aircraft with Wingspan Greater than 118 Ft.
•Inner Ramp Taxilane North & East of Terminal a is Closed to Aircraft with Wingspan Greater than 118 Ft Except for Aircraft Crossing the Inner Ramp to Gates A12 to A16.
•Prior Permission with Airport Operations for Aircraft Powering Back from Terminal Gates.
•Taxiways L & B Closed to Aircraft with Wingspans Greater than 118 Ft Exiting Runway 30L.
•a Barricaded Pavement Elevation Change Exists Along the Eastern Side of the West Ramp.
•Frequent Rubber Accumulation NW 2500 Runway 12R/30L
•Aircraft at Terminal a & B Contact Ground Control Prior to Push for Advisories.

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