Stockton Metro Airport (KSCK), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK) is a towered, public-use airport in Stockton, California, located about 42.83 nautical miles from the metro area it serves. The field handles a mix of business aviation and other traffic, with FAA TFMSC data recording 3,302 business aviation operations against a total of 7,393 annual operations in 2025. Its longest runway, 11L/29R, extends 10,245 feet, supporting a range of aircraft types, while a second, shorter runway carries specific operational restrictions for larger commercial operators.
Runways
Stockton Metro Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 11L/29R, is 10,245 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Stockton Metro Airport has Jet A, 100LL and 100 available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Stockton Metro Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Travis AFB (KSUU), 39 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Stockton Metro Airport recorded 3,302 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at KSCK concentrates toward the year's final months, with December operations more than double the February low.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 426 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Stockton Metro Airport averages 23.8 days above 90°F in July and 8.0 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95.4°F, and January the coldest, at 57.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Stockton Metro Airport has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
The airport is closed to touch-and-go landings and planned low approaches for turbojet aircraft from 2200 to 0700, except by prior permission from the airport manager for Part 36 Stage 3 aircraft.
The airport is used by the Army National Guard, which operates from 1500 to 2330Z or later, Monday through Friday. Prior permission is required. Limited transient service and maintenance are available for CH-47 helicopters.
Pilots should be alert to the elevated MALSR at the approach end of Runway 29R, located on the blast pad.
When the air traffic control tower is closed, contact NorCal Approach for clearance delivery.
Practice circling approaches to Runways 11L and 11R are not authorized for any turbine-powered aircraft or propeller-driven aircraft exceeding 12,500 pounds, except by prior permission from the airport manager.
The terminal apron, cargo apron, and Taxiways B, B2, B3, F, D, D7, D9, and H are available for aircraft over 12,500 pounds. All other taxiways are restricted to aircraft under 12,500 pounds.
Pilots can activate the high-intensity runway lights for Runway 11L/29R, the PAPI for Runway 11L and Runway 29R, and the MALSR for Runway 29R via CTAF.
Runway 11R/29L is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats.
The pavement prior to the threshold of Runway 11L is not available for taxi-back operations.
Pilots should avoid overflying San Joaquin General Hospital and the city of Manteca.
PCR VALUE: 579/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 213/F/C/X/T
Seagulls are present on and in the vicinity of the airport, mostly during rainy weather.
Fuel and service are available from 0500 to 2100; at other times, call ahead, and a service charge applies.
The visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.
The following areas are not visible from the air traffic control tower: Taxiway B from the terminal apron to the intersection at Taxiway M; Taxiway B from 300 feet west of Taxiway J to 375 feet east of Taxiway J; the non-movement area south of Taxiway B from the terminal apron to 200 feet west of Taxiway H; the southeast half of the terminal apron; and the transient parking apron.
Transient parking is available at the FBO.
Transient pilots should use caution and not enter the TSA restricted area adjacent to the transient parking area.
Taxiway F is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of less than 118 feet.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Stockton Metro Airport has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Tracy Municipal (KTCY), 15.65 NM southwest.
Part of the Sacramento area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSCK
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KSCK?
KSCK, Stockton Metropolitan Airport, has no on-site customs facility. The nearest customs processing is at KSUU, located approximately 39.28 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to plan a stop at that airport or coordinate arrival procedures accordingly. Dispatchers should factor this distance into routing when international arrivals are involved. No customs officer or CANPASS arrangement is listed at Stockton itself.
What is the longest runway at KSCK and are there restrictions on the shorter one?
The longest runway at KSCK is 11L/29R, measuring 10,245 feet with a 150-foot width and asphalt surface. Runway 11R/29L is shorter at 4,448 feet and 75 feet wide. Per airport remarks, Runway 11R/29L is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations exceeding 9 seats, nor for non-scheduled operations exceeding 30 seats. This restriction limits the shorter runway's use for larger commercial passenger carriers at Stockton Metro.
What are the taxiway restrictions for heavier aircraft at Stockton Metro?
At Stockton Metro (KSCK), aircraft over 12,500 pounds are limited to specific taxiways: the terminal apron, cargo apron, and Taxiways B, B2, B3, F, D, D7, and D9, plus Taxiway H. All other taxiways are restricted to aircraft under 12,500 pounds. Additionally, Taxiway F carries a separate restriction limiting it to aircraft with a wingspan of less than 118 feet. Dispatchers handling heavier equipment should confirm routing against these specific taxiway designations before planning ground movements.
When is fuel service available at KSCK?
Fuel service at KSCK, including Jet A, 100, and 100LL, is scheduled from 0500 to 2100 local daily. Outside these hours, service can be arranged by calling ahead, though a service charge applies for after-hours requests. The airport operates on an ALL / ALL attendance schedule matching these same hours. Dispatchers planning early or late operations should account for the after-hours charge when fuel is needed outside the posted window.
Does business aviation traffic at KSCK vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at KSCK shows a notable seasonal pattern based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data. Monthly operations range from a low near 199 in February to a high of 426 in December. Mid-year months also show elevated activity, with June and October both exceeding 290 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights into Stockton Metropolitan Airport should anticipate this fluctuation when planning for slot availability or ramp congestion during peak months.