Lackland Air Force Base (SKF): Codes, Runways & Location
Lackland Air Force Base (IATA: SKF · ICAO: KSKF) is a medium-sized airport serving San Antonio, United States. It lies at 29.3842° N, 98.5811° W, 691 ft (211 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of San Antonio in United States. It is identified by the IATA code SKF and the ICAO code KSKF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Lackland Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3520 m (11550 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 691 ft (211 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) about 12 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,520 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lackland Air Force Base
Where is Lackland Air Force Base located?
Lackland Air Force Base is located in San Antonio, United States. Its coordinates are 29.3842° N, 98.5811° W.
What is the airport code for Lackland Air Force Base?
Lackland Air Force Base has an IATA code of SKF and an ICAO code of KSKF.
How long is the runway at Lackland Air Force Base?
Lackland Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3520 m (11550 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Lackland Air Force Base have?
Lackland Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Lackland Air Force Base a major airport?
Lackland Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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