Sarasota / Bradenton International (KSRQ), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Sarasota / Bradenton International (KSRQ) is a towered, tier-one business aviation airport on Florida's Gulf Coast, roughly 30 nautical miles from the Tampa metro area. The field handled 77,859 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 31,698 of those movements. A 9,500-foot primary runway and onsite CBP inspection services support a mix of corporate, airline, and general aviation traffic.
Runways
Sarasota / Bradenton International has two paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 9,500 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Sarasota / Bradenton International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Sarasota / Bradenton International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Sarasota / Bradenton International recorded 31,698 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KSRQ is concentrated in the winter and early spring months, peaking in March and dropping to its lowest point in August.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 3,575 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Sarasota / Bradenton International averages 22.1 days above 90°F in August and 0.8 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.5°F, and January the coldest, at 72.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Sarasota / Bradenton International has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
A berm 20 feet tall is located 200 feet before the approach end of Runway 14, 465 feet right of centerline.
When the tower is closed, hold at the ILS hold position signs abeam the Runway 14 and Runway 32 thresholds during all weather conditions. Approaches to Runway 14 and Runway 32 are considered clear when aircraft are beyond the Runway 14 and Runway 32 thresholds, based on landing direction.
Prior permission is required for high-speed taxi tests; contact airport operations.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Tampa Approach.
Taxiway R5 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet.
Taxiway F is limited to aircraft with a gross weight of 70,000 pounds or less.
When the control tower is closed, activate MALSR on Runway 14 and 32, REIL on Runway 22, PAPI on Runways 04, 22, 14, and 32, and HIRL on Runways 04/22 and 14/32 via CTAF.
Runway 14 approach slope is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
Strict noise abatement procedures are in effect for departing jet aircraft.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 580/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 370/F/A/X/T
For fuel availability, contact the FBO. Air carrier fuel service is unavailable after the last scheduled departure. 24-hour self-service 100LL fuel is available at the north FBO.
Class C airspace is in effect from 0700 to 0100 and beyond; otherwise Class G applies. Class E airspace applies at 700 feet AGL and above.
The terminal ramp is uncontrolled. Do not call for pushback or powerback. Advise ground control when ready to taxi.
Diverted air carrier aircraft are advised to use the terminal ramp.
Field conditions are unmonitored between 0100 and 0530.
No international flight diversions are accepted unless it is an emergency.
Aircraft run-ups are prohibited at terminal gates.
US Customs general aviation aircraft park at the west end of the terminal ramp.
Terminal Gate B1 is unavailable to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet.
Aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment require 24-hour advance notice or immediate reporting upon landing; contact airport operations.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Sarasota / Bradenton International has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Venice Municipal (KVNC), 20.40 NM south.
Part of the Tampa and St. Petersburg area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSRQ
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KSRQ?
Sarasota / Bradenton International's primary runway, 14/32, measures 9,500 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. A secondary runway, 04/22, adds 5,006 feet of length at the same 150-foot width, also asphalt. The longer runway supports larger business jets and airline equipment operating at KSRQ. Both runways carry published PCR values, with runway 14/32 rated at 580/F / A/X / T and the crosswind runway at 370/F / A/X / T, figures dispatchers can use to check aircraft compatibility.
Is customs available at Sarasota / Bradenton International?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available onsite at Sarasota / Bradenton International, and the field also holds a USDA compliance agreement. Arriving general aviation aircraft clearing customs are directed to the west end of the terminal ramp. KSRQ is a towered airport with an air traffic control tower, and Class C airspace is in effect during published hours with Class G and Class E applying outside those periods. Dispatchers should route international GA arrivals accordingly and confirm current CBP hours before planning a customs stop.
Are there wingspan restrictions on the ramp or taxiways at KSRQ?
Yes, Sarasota / Bradenton International restricts aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet from Terminal Gate B1 and from Taxiway R5. Operators of larger widebody or long-span business aircraft should plan alternate gate and taxi routing before arrival. Separately, Taxiway F is limited to aircraft with a gross weight of 70,000 pounds or less. These constraints matter most for larger corporate and airline aircraft, and dispatchers should verify current ramp assignments with airport operations ahead of scheduled arrivals or departures.
What fuel is available at KSRQ, and are there any limitations?
Sarasota / Bradenton International offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours a day at the north FBO. For FBO-dispensed fuel, aircraft must contact the FBO directly, and air carrier fuel service is unavailable after the last scheduled departure of the day. Dispatchers planning late-night or off-hours arrivals at KSRQ requiring attended fuel service should confirm availability in advance given this cutoff on air carrier fuel.
Does business aviation traffic at Sarasota / Bradenton International vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Sarasota / Bradenton International is concentrated in the winter and early spring months. According to FAA TFMSC data covering cross-border traffic patterns tracked in 2025, March recorded the highest monthly bizav operations at 3,575, while August recorded the lowest at 1,754. Total annual business aviation operations reached 31,698 out of 77,859 total annual operations at KSRQ. Dispatchers scheduling trips into the region should anticipate higher ramp and airspace demand during the peak winter-to-spring window.