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== Flights to Mexico == |
== Flights to Mexico == |
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[[Aeromexico]] had originally planned to start flying from the airport sometime in 2006. However, the airport was unable to secure a customs facility. Federal officials claimed that there was no need for such a facility, since they already existed at airports in [[Sacramento]], [[Oakland]], [[San Francisco]], and [[San Jose, California|San Jose]]. Local officials |
[[Aeromexico]] had originally planned to start flying from the airport sometime in 2006. However, the airport was unable to secure a customs facility. Federal officials claimed that there was no need for such a facility, since they already existed at airports in [[Sacramento]], [[Oakland]], [[San Francisco]], and [[San Jose, California|San Jose]]. Local officials filed an appeal and Congressman [[Richard Pombo]] has also asked officials to approve the facility. Federal officials reconsidered and approved the facilty. |
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Despite the Federal approval, San Joaquin County Supervisors decided against financing the project, feeling taxpayer dollars could better be spent elsewhere. It is possible the facility could be reconsiered in the future, but in the interim the county wants airport officials to work on securing domestic service. |
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⚫ | Even if the facility is approved, Aeromexico may still decide against coming to the airport, due to possible housing developments planned for the area. Houses may be built close enough to the airport's runways, forcing larger commercial jets out. Airport officials are hoping to build a buffer zone around the airport, that would keep homes from encroaching on the runways and keep it a viable option for commercial aircraft. |
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⚫ | Even if the facility eventually is approved, Aeromexico may still decide against coming to the airport, due to possible housing developments planned for the area. Houses may be built close enough to the airport's runways, forcing larger commercial jets out. Airport officials are hoping to build a buffer zone around the airport, that would keep homes from encroaching on the runways and keep it a viable option for commercial aircraft. |
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== Future growth == |
== Future growth == |
Revision as of 05:22, 28 May 2007
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Stockton Metropolitan Airport (IATA: SCK, ICAO: KSCK, FAA LID: SCK) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) southeast of the central business district (CBD) of Stockton, a city in San Joaquin County, California, USA.
History
The airport was once a major hub for air-travel in the San Joaquin Valley, but soon after areas like downtown Stockton and Little Manila began to deteriorate, so did the airport and it was soon clear of any commercial airlines. But that opened a new door for an alternative money-maker: cargo. Now the airport handles and ships thousands of tons of cargo a year, one of the largest in the West. As for commercial air, America West left the airport and the terminal empty. In June 2006, Allegiant Air began flying round trips to Las Vegas.
Flights to Mexico
Aeromexico had originally planned to start flying from the airport sometime in 2006. However, the airport was unable to secure a customs facility. Federal officials claimed that there was no need for such a facility, since they already existed at airports in Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. Local officials filed an appeal and Congressman Richard Pombo has also asked officials to approve the facility. Federal officials reconsidered and approved the facilty.
Despite the Federal approval, San Joaquin County Supervisors decided against financing the project, feeling taxpayer dollars could better be spent elsewhere. It is possible the facility could be reconsiered in the future, but in the interim the county wants airport officials to work on securing domestic service.
Even if the facility eventually is approved, Aeromexico may still decide against coming to the airport, due to possible housing developments planned for the area. Houses may be built close enough to the airport's runways, forcing larger commercial jets out. Airport officials are hoping to build a buffer zone around the airport, that would keep homes from encroaching on the runways and keep it a viable option for commercial aircraft.
Future growth
Airport director Barry Rondinella hopes to give area residents more options for flights from the airport. Rondinella has been hoping to secure airline service to Seattle and the Los Angeles area. Horizon Airlines has often been mentioned by Rondinella as a possible tenant at the airport.
Airline
- Allegiant Air (Las Vegas)
Facilities
Stockton Metropolitan Airport covers 1,552 acres and has two runways and one helipad:
- Runway 11L/29R: 10,650 x 150 ft. (3,246 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt
- Runway 11R/29L: 4,454 x 75 ft. (1,358 x 23 m), Surface: Asphalt
- Helipad H1: 70 x 70 ft. (21 x 21 m), Surface: Concrete
References
External links
- Courting Aeromexico with a buffer zone
- FAA Airport Diagram (PDF), effective December 26, 2024
- Resources for this airport:
- FAA airport information for SCK
- AirNav airport information for KSCK
- ASN accident history for SCK
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- NOAA/NWS weather observations: current, past three days
- SkyVector aeronautical chart, Terminal Procedures