STS Approach Study
Notice
The Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) hosted two community outreach workshops to provide a comprehensive overview of an Approach Feasibility Study authored by consulting firm Cignus, a transportation management and engineering company. Cignus was hired to perform an Approach Feasibility Study to understand the current airspace and procedures serving STS, so that they can further study the viability and practicality of developing new procedure(s) or modifying existing ones. The study aims to ensure that the proposed new procedures (if any) meet safety, regulatory, operational, and technical requirements.
Having evaluated all flight procedures serving STS, and reviewed all existing obstructions, existing flight track data, noise and operational complaints and limitations (if any) of the current procedures, the next step will be the development of new or revised procedures while evaluating impact on Airport traffic, airspace, regulatory requirements, and to the extent possible any associated environmental and noise impacts.
Each workshop presented the same material and was hosted in person and via Zoom Webinar. All community members were welcome to attend. A court reporter took comments from community members. Comments were also be submitted online from November 1st, 2023 to November 15th, 2023.
After working with Cignus, the FAA, and members of the community, The Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) will be hosting a second set of community workshops on October 2nd and October 3rd, 2024, from 6pm-8pm.
October 2nd, 6-8pm
Analy High School Gymnasium, Sebastopol
6950 Analy Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
October 3rd, 6-8pm
Vintners Resort, Santa Rosa
4350 Barnes Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
These workshops will provide an opportunity for interested citizens to view in-depth information gathered during the course of the approach study. The approach study was commissioned to analyze air traffic patterns and make recommendations on safe and noise-sensitive approaches and departures.
In addition to the in-person workshops the Airport will also be hosting these workshops as a webinar for the presentation portion of the workshop. The webinar link and further information will be posted as it becomes available.