Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Santa Rosa Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
This airport is NOT open 24 hours. It closes between midnight and 4 a.m. I know, because I got kicked out. – a traveller
STS Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Santa Rosa’s Charles M. Schulz—Sonoma County Airport.
What to Expect
Santa Rosa Airport (code: STS) consists of a small, renovated terminal with a restaurant and vending machines. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Santa Rosa Airport
Because the terminal is closed between midnight and 4:00AM, there is no overnight sleeping at this airport. There are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Good to Know
Shuttle bus service connects the airport with the nearby Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit station, and express buses provide regular service to Oakland International Airport and San Francisco International Airport.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information. For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Santa Rosa Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Santa Rosa Airport:
- Hilton Garden Inn Sonoma County Airport – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Santa Rosa, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.
Airport WiFi / Internet
Free unlimited WiFi is available at Santa Rosa airport.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
Art in the Airport – Visitors to the airport can enjoy sculptures, comic strips and other artwork dedicated to Charles M. Schulz, the airport’s namesake and man behind the Peanuts comic strip. The airport is in the process of adding local artworks to their collection.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, near check in area.
Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available free of charge near the front entrance (landside).
Food & Drinks – At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour food and beverage options available. You will find concessions open during flight operational hours. Vending machines are available.
Information Desk – Have any questions? Visit the airport’s assistance booth for help. Volunteers are available at the Information Desk to assist you.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Mobile Charging – Available in the Terminal including in the gate areas. For $20 (credit cards accepted) you receive a portable charging rod/stick to power up your devices which you can then reload for free or swap for a charged unit anywhere that Fuel Rods are sold. The rods power phones for 8 hours of talk time and tablets for up to 4 hours of usage.
Pet Services – Travelling with a 4 legged companion? The airport has an area for pets to stretch their legs, drink water and take their potty breaks. Location: Landside.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smoking is prohibited within the airport terminal. The only designated area to smoke is landside, before entering the airport.
Airport Hours
A reader tells us “The terminal opens/closes two hours before/after the first/last flight of the day.” The airport is closed at night and you will be kicked out if you attempt to stay overnight. Make alternative arrangements. (December 2022)
Airlines
Santa Rosa airport is served by the following airlines: Alaska Airlines • American Airlines • Avelo • United Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Airport Express Bus
Airport Express offers shuttle bus services from STS Airport to a variety of destinations in Sonoma Valley, San Francisco and Oakland. For more information, visit the Airport Express website.
Bus
Santa Rosa airport is connected to the surrounding area by bus route 62. For more information, visit the Sonoma County Transit website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available onsite: ACE Rent A Car • Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available.
Train
The airport now has a station along the SMART (Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit) system. It is recommended to take a taxi to the station which is about 1 mile from the airport. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the SMART website.
Last updated: 2024-01-31
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.