Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) is a public airport located in Santa Rosa, California, serving the greater Sonoma County region including the renowned wine country. It is named after Charles M. Schulz, the beloved cartoonist and creator of the Peanuts comic strip, who was a longtime resident of Santa Rosa. The airport offers commercial passenger service with connections to major hubs, making it a convenient alternative to the larger San Francisco and Oakland airports for travelers visiting Wine Country. It handles a modest volume of passengers annually and also supports general aviation, charter, and cargo operations. Sonoma County Airport has faced challenges typical of smaller regional airports, including service fluctuations and airline route changes over the years. Efforts to attract and retain air service have been ongoing, with local officials and tourism interests supporting expanded connectivity.