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The Red Baron Flyer
Spring 2018 Newsletter - Issue 50
Inside this Issue
Passenger News
- Airline Updates . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
- REAL ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
- TSA Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Tenant News
- PCAM Events . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
- Featured Fly-In . . . . . . . . . . . .8
- Pilot Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Airport News
- Airport Updates & News . . . 10-11
- Aviation Commission . . . . . . . 12
- Airport Dumpsters . . . . . . . . .12
- For Rent & Development . . . . . 12
- Tenant Listing . . . . . . . . . . . .13
STS is excited to oer direct ights to
Las Vegas starting May 19th, and to
Phoenix-Mesa starting May 26th.
STS served 263,142 passengers in
2015 and expects ridership to reach
300,000 passengers in 2016, a climb
of 14 percent.
Thank you for ying STS!
Sun Country Airlines Resumes Service at STS!
Sun Country Airlines announced the return of seasonal nonstop service from
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma
County Airport (STS).
Seasonal nonstop ights between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Santa Rosa/Sonoma
County will be oered starting June 29, operating twice a week on Mondays and
Fridays (full schedule not yet released).
Sun Country rst announced Santa Rosa/Sonoma County as a new destination in
March 2017, with service operating August through December 2017.
“Santa Rosa/Sonoma County has been a great addition to our growing route
network,” said Jude Bricker, president and CEO of Sun Country Airlines. “We look
forward to giving our passengers the opportunity to experience Santa Rosa/
Sonoma County’s charm throughout the summer months.”
For Sun Country Vacations® ight and hotel packages, and lowfares visit:
www.suncountry.com
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Alaska Airlines Embraer 175
Scheduled to Fly at STS
Alaska AIrlines will begin ying their Embraer 175 regional
jets to and from San Diego on May 20, 2018, and follow
with a Portland ight on July 18, 2018. The E175 features
include:
• 76 comfortable seats with premium and rst-class
• Larger bins and windows compared to Q400’s
• Inight Wi-Fi with Alaska Beyond™ Entertainment
The Alaska AIrlines E175s are equipped with new wingtips
that help improve fuel eciency to reduce CO2 emissions
by 6.4%.
The airline intends to initially operate both the E175 and
the Q400 for ights in and out of Sonoma County.
United Airlines Destinations
United Airlines and United Express operate approximately
4,500 ights a day to 338 airports across ve continents.
In 2017, United and United Express operated more
than 1.6 million ights carrying more than 147 million
customers. United is proud to have the world’s most
comprehensive route network, including U.S. mainland
hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New
York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
United operates 743 mainline aircraft and the airline’s
United Express carriers operate 478 regional aircraft.
The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, which
provides service to 192 countries via 28 member airlines.
Wine Flies Free!
Fly Alaska Airlines from Sonoma County Airport
and check one case of wine, free of charge!
Just make sure your Mileage Plan number
is in the reservation, and the wine is
packaged to courier standards.
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Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport
celebrates
OF GREAT SERVICE!
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American Airlines Celebrates
1st Anniversary at STS
The Airport celebrated its 1st anniversary of air service
provided by American Airlines on February 16, 2018.
American Airlines was the second airline to provide daily
service from Sonoma County oering ights to Phoenix-
Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). This milestone
marks the Airline’s popular and convenient service that
has carried 51,367 passengers on 1,030 ights to and from
Sonoma County Airport.
“We are pleased to continue our service from Sonoma
County,” said Jason Reisinger, American’s managing
director of Global Network Planning. “We are focused on
making it easier and more convenient for our customers
to y American to places that are important to them.”
“On behalf of Sonoma County I am honored and thrilled
to congratulate American Airlines on a successful rst
year of oering ights at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma
County Airport! Passenger trac was up 17 percent at
our growing local airport last year, despite the October
wildres, and American Airlines played a key role in that
remarkable growth,” said Sonoma County Board Chair,
James Gore.
“American Airlines has been a
fantastic partner to work with,
we look forward to many years
of great service, and are proud
to have them in our community.”
- Jon Stout, Airport Manager
To celebrate, the Airport oered goodie bags to passengers. A special
thank you to locally owned Cookie... Take A Bite for their contribution.
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ATTENTION
Californians
ID Requirements Are Changing
Starting October 1, 2020, you will need a REAL ID, passport,
or other TSA approved document to board a domestic flight.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles begins offering
REAL ID driver licenses and ID cards on January 22, 2018.
All valid California driver licenses or ID cards can still be
used to board a domestic flight until October 1, 2020.
More information on REAL ID
is available at www.dmv.ca.gov.
For a list of acceptable federal IDs,
visit www.tsa.gov.
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TSA Enhanced Screening
To ensure the security of airline passengers and the nation’s
airports, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
is implementing new, stronger screening procedures
for carry-on items that require travelers to place all
electronics larger than a cell phone in separate bins for
X-ray screening in standard lanes.
The new TSA enhanced security measures include, but are
not limited to:
• Have your Boarding Pass and ID out and
ready for inspection.
• Adult travelers (18 and over) are required to
show a valid U.S. federal or state-issued photo
ID (REAL ID) in order to be allowed through
security.
• Ensure pockets are empty (keys, tissues,
currency, wallets, cell phones, etc) and remove
bulky jewelry (valuable items can be placed in
carry-on).
• Removed shoes should be placed directly
on the X-ray belt. Eligible TSA PreCheck
passengers may keep their shoes on.
• Remove all personal electronic devices
larger than a cell phone from your carry-
on baggage and place them into a bin with
nothing placed on or under them for X-ray
screening. (E.g. laptops, tablets, e-readers,
and handheld game consoles.)
• Liquids, Gels, and Aerosols (LGS’s) packed in
carry-on luggage must follow the 3-1-1 liquids
rule: 3.4 oz or less per container, 1 quart size
clear plastic zip top bag, 1 bag per passenger.
Please place your LGA’s in a separate container
by themselves.
• Remove all personal organic items such as
food and fruits larger than a soft ball in size
and place them in a separate bin.
• Prohibited items include but are not
limited to: liquids larger than 3.4 oz in size,
rearms, ammunition, knives, reworks and
ammables.
• Questions? Contact the TSA contact center at
1.866.289.9673 or visit www.tsa.gov
“Whether you’re ying to, from,
or within the United States,
TSA is committed to raising
the baseline for aviation security
by strengthening the overall
security of our commercial aviation
network to keep ying as a
safe option for everyone,”
- Huban A. Gowadia,
TSA Acting Administrator
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Celebrating the Living
Historians of WWII and Korea
Saturday, May 19th (Armed Forces Day)
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
By Peter Loughin
Please join the members of the Pacic Coast Air Museum
(PCAM) at the 2nd annual salute to our veterans of World
War II and Korea. This free celebration is a wonderful
opportunity for young and old to meet and acknowledge
these patriots who proudly served our nation. You will be
able to talk one-on-one with our heroes from the 1940s
and 1950s and hear their stories rst hand.
This free family-friendly event will take place on May
19th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pacic Coast Air
Museum, One Air Museum Way, Santa Rosa (at the Charles
M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport).
Some of the free attractions include: Missing man
formation ight by the Redstars Precision Formation
Team, music of the era, aircraft of the era (some with
open cockpits), and educational activities and crafts for
children.
Attractions available at an extra charge include airplane
and helicopter rides, PCAM’s 3-D virtual reality ight
simulator, and souvenirs for sale in PCAM’s Gift Shop.
You can also buy a famous PCAM hot dog lunch (which
includes chips and a beverage) and dine among the
aircraft in the Museum’s collection.
In addition, there will be a rae with a lot of great prizes.
The Grand Prize is a thirty-minute helicopter ight for
three, oered by Helico Sonoma!
Please join us for a fun experience at the Pacic Coast Air
Museum to help celebrate our courageous veterans! We
look forward to seeing you on May 19th.
For additional information, please go to:
www.paciccoastairmuseum.org/vets
Photo credit: Pacic Coast Air Museum
Photo credit: Rob Lanyon
Photo credit: Peter Loughlin
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Photo credit: Peter Loughlin
Photo credit: John Nelson
Hot Dog Thursday Now In Season
at the Pacic Coast Air Museum
By Peter Loughin
Spring at the Pacic Coast Air Museum is a much
anticipated season. The grass is green, the aircraft sparkle
in the sun, and the weather is ne. But in addition to that,
there are hot dogs.
On the rst Thursday of each month from April through
October, the Pacic Coast Air Museum holds its Hot Dog
Thursday fundraiser. This year, the rst hot dog of the
season will be served on Thursday, April 5. Join them
on the Museum grounds between 11:30 and 1:15. $5.00
($4.00 for members) gets you admission, a large hot dog,
chips, and soda or water. $8.00 gets you two ‘dogs. Tom
Chauncy’s Firehouse Chili and ice cream bars are $1.00
each. So come enjoy the Spring sunshine, have a savory
lunch, and visit with a bunch of people who share your
interest in airplanes and good food!
The Museum has a covered patio and several shade
pavilions so you’re sure to be comfortable. It’s an
unbeatable setting for anyone who likes aircraft.
The 2018 Hot Dog Thursday season is:
- April 5 - August 2
- May 3 - September 6
- June 7 - October 4
- July 5
Once you’ve eaten, take a stroll among their collection of
over thirty ve historic aircraft. One or two Open Cockpit
aircraft will also be open so you can get an up-close look at
the interior. And there are occasionally special attractions
like visiting aircraft, classic cars, and other surprises!
The Pacic Coast Air Museum is located at the Charles M.
Schulz-Sonoma County Airport, at One Air Museum Way
o N. Laughlin at Becker. Just look for the collection of
ghter jets on the corner. You can’t miss it!
www.paciccoastairmuseum.org
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- Featured Fly Over -
Sutter Buttes:
Maidu’s Spirit Mountain
By Wikipedia & California Department of Parks
The Sutter Buttes are a small circular complex of eroded
volcanic lava domes which rise as buttes above the at
plains of the Sacramento Valley in Sutter County, Northern
California. They are situated just outside Yuba City in the
northern part of the state’s Central Valley.
Although technically not a “mountain range,” this
whimsical reference has been made to these valley peaks,
the remnants of volcanic activity that have been dormant
for over a million years. The Buttes are in a circular
conguration with a diameter of 10 miles, covering an
area of about 75 square miles.
Before modern levees and dams were built to contain
the rivers, winter storms and spring run-o frequently
turned the Sacramento Valley into an inland sea, making
the Buttes an island refuge for California Indians, settlers
and wildlife. The Buttes have had many names over the
years. The Maidu Indians called them “Histum Yani” which
translates as, “Middle Mountains of the Valley” or “Spirit
Mountain,” depending on the source. According to Maidu
legend, after death, the spirits of their people rest in the
Buttes before the journey to the afterlife.
There is currently no public access point to enter this park,
but a y over is well worth your time.
Aerial view of Sutter Buttes
The apron extends roughly 18 kilometers east-to-west and 16 kilometers
north-to-south (11 by 10 miles)
Great checkpoint for pilots ying around in the North Bay
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Attention Pilots!
By Omar Daaboul, Airport Administration Manager
We would like to inform you that our latest Airport
Diagram that went into eect March 1st 2018 includes
some changes to the Run-Up area naming convention.
The change has been implemented after extensive
consideration and feedback from various pilots, safety
experts, Air Trac Control and Airport Management, in
order to help alleviate pilots’ confusion about the location
of the 14/20 Run-up area. For that reason, we renamed
the two run-ups: “North Run-up” that was originally
named the 14/20 Run-up and the “South Run-up” which
is the run-up located at the approach end of Runway 32.
In addition, the Airport is working to add signage that
would provide direction to the North Run-up area. While
there is no single consensus on the ‘perfect’ name, the
name chosen had the most positive response to favorably
impact the situation. We hope that this will benet pilots
and ultimately increase safety.
Airport’s Emergency
Preparedness Exercise
By Omar Daaboul, Airport Administration Manager
The Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport will be
conducting its FAA Triennial Full Scale Emergency Exercise
on April 18, 2018. This required FAA full scale emergency
drill is a key component of the Airport’s emergency
preparedness program and will be simulating an aircraft
crash on the Airport. The Airport is coordinating with
local, State and Federal agencies to take part in this event.
This exercise is a valuable way for agencies to coordinate
eorts, practice response and recovery and train together
in a likely emergency. Feel free to contact the Airport Main
Oce at 707.565.7243 if you have any questions.
SW-2, 01 MAR 2018 to 29 MAR 2018
SW-2, 01 MAR 2018 to 29 MAR 2018
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Phase I of New Long-Term
Parking Lot Opens
By Omar Daaboul, Airport Administration Manager
We are pleased to announce that the Airport is nalizing
construction of the new Long-Term parking lot, which will
open up a total of 450 spaces by mid-May, right in time
to welcome our travelers for the busy season. Currently
260 out of the 450 spaces are available for parking, which
we hope will provide sucient capacity as the Airport
continues to grow. Along with that, the Airport is planning
to add solar canopies over the parking lot that will collect
close to one megawatt of power and should cover 100%
of the Airport needs in energy use. Construction should
start in Spring 2019.
In addition, the Airport has upgraded the Automated
payment system in the Short-Term parking lot and Long-
Term parking lot, since the previous system dated back
to 2001. The updated system will provide a smoother
experience and will allow drivers to pay by card directly as
they exit the lot. The Airport is also working on updating
exterior Airport waynding signage to provide a more
consistent image and facilitate travel ow. We appreciate
your patience as we continue to grow, and we thank you
for supporting your local Airport.
Thank you for Flying STS.
Elementary School Tours STS
By Rain Nambayanm, Airport Oce Assistant
In February the Sonoma County Airport played host to rst
graders from Bel-Aire Park Elementary School who had a
chance to get familiar with the excitement of aviation. The
kids toured the busy Airport, bid hello to incoming planes,
took a peak at the Air Trac Control Tower, and had a
glimpse of Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. For a special
treat, the kids took turns inside the Airport Fire Truck and
learned about what it takes to make Airports work.
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FOR A RECORD 2017
ying 397,787 passengers!
Nonstop service to and from:
Portland
Seattle
Orange County
Los Angeles
San Diego
Phoenix
San Francisco
Minneapolis
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Thank You 2017
In 2017, the Airport added multiple airlines and started
phasing into a terminal expansion. Due to strong
community, tenant, and visitor support the Airport’s year
was a success.
Passenger numbers have continued to consistently climb
since 2007, and we are excited for 2018. Highlights from
2017 include:
• 2017 ended with 397,787 passengers, up 17.3%
from 2016.
• Airline Operations was up 39.7%.
• Fuel sales was up 9%.
• Parking revenues was up 16.9%.
• Rental car revenues was up 12%.
• Airport operations was up 6.8%.
Grab & Go Food Kiosk in Gate 2
We’re excited to announce that the Grab & Go food kiosk
is now available in Gate 2 and is available to all passengers
boarding ights departing from Sonoma County.
The food kiosk is provided by the Airport’s onsite Sky
Lounge Restaurant, and will be open for early morning
departures and late night snacks. Food items include:
breakfast danishes, sandwiches and burittos, yogurt,
salads, snacks, candy, and more. Beverages include:
coee, canned and bottled drinks and water.
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Aviation Commission
Meetings
Meetings are held at 8:00 a.m. in the Airport Manager’s
oce at 2290 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, unless
otherwise noted. Meetings are scheduled for April 19,
May 17, and June 21, and the public is welcome and
encouraged to attend. Please contact the main oce at
707.565.7243 for details.
Aviation Commissioners
District 1: Jim McCord - 707.331.4927
jimmccordc@gmail.com
District 2: Scott Athrens - 707.695.3151
District 3: Larry Carrillo - 707.888.0789
District 4: Del Starrett - 707.526.9645
District 5: Art Hayssen - 707.321.2040
At Large: Tim Delaney - 707.542.1110
tdelaney@jdhwealth.com
At Large: Marlon Young - 707.528.2882
myoung@majlaw.com
Airport Dumpsters,
Recycling & Oil Recycling
The Airport provides dumpsters, recycling bins and oil
recycling for the use of Airport hangar and tiedown
tenants for waste generated on the Airport. The Airport
Manager’s oce has been receiving complaints that
vehicles are entering from outside the Airport and
dumping large amounts of trash from o the Airport and
overlling the dumpsters.
Per County Ordinance No. 6090, Sec. 3-4 General rules of
conduct (e) No person shall place, dump or abandon any
waste, refuse, personal belongings, or any other material
anywhere on the Airport premises. Signs posted by the
dumpsters also prohibit dumping of any items from
outside the Airport. Violations of the Ordinance may result
in an Administrative Penalty in the amount of $100 for the
rst oense and $500 for each additional oense.
Hangars for Rent
Contact: Gloria Cote, Administrative Aide
gloria.cote@sonoma-county.org
Commercial Development
Contact: Lori Schandel, Property Specialist
Terminal Advertising
Contact: Adam Borovko, Department Analyst
adam.borovko@sonoma-county.org
Airport Main Oce Line - 707.565.7243
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Organization Description Location Phone
Airport Express Airport Shuttle 5807 Old Redwood Hwy 707.837.8700
Alaska Airlines Commercial Airline Terminal 800.252.7522
American Airlines Commercial Airline Modular 800.433.7300
Avis Rent A Car Car Rental Agency Terminal 707.571.0465
Barron Air Aircraft Maintenance 2290 Becker Blvd 707.284.9786
Budget Car Rental Agency Terminal 707.528.2195
CAFE Foundation Aeronautical Non-Prot 5800 Windsor Road 707.978.3919
Cal Fire Fireghting 2235 Airport Blvd 707.576.2586
Civil Air Patrol US Air Force Auxillary 5 Air Museum Way 707.545.7488
Enterprise Car Rental Agency Terminal 707.570-3600
Experimental Aircraft Association Aeronautical Non-Prot 5550 Windsor Road 707.539.5188
Federal Aviation Admin - Tower Government Agency 2245 Airport Blvd 707.546.4294
Helico Sonoma Helicopter School/Tour Co 5000 Flightline Drive 707.526.8949
Hertz Car Rental Agency Terminal 707.528.0834
J & R Electronics Avionics 6000 Flightline Blvd 707.583.3973
Kaiser Air - Santa Rosa Jet Center Full Service FBO 2240 Airport Blvd 707.528.7400
National Car Rental Agency Terminal 707.570.3600
North Coast Air Rentals/Instruction/Tours 5000 Flightline Drive 707.542.8687
Pacic Coast Air Museum Aviation Museum 1 Air Museum Way 707.575.7900
Premier Digital Display Digital Media 555 5th Street 707.541.6999
PropJet Aviation Aircraft Maintenance 2282 Becker Blvd 707.284.9777
RAM Aviation Rentals/Instruction/Tours 2240 Airport Blvd 707.479.5969
REACH Air Medical Services Air Ambulance 451 Aviation Blvd #101 707.324.2400
Republic Parking Parking Lot Management 2200 Airport Blvd 707.583.5130
Sixt Rent-a-Car Car Rental Agency 3362 Fulton Road 707.595.3960
Sky Lounge Restaurant Restaurant Terminal 707.542.9400
Solairus Aviation Aircraft Management & Charter 201 First Street #307, Petaluma 707.523.4092
Sonoma Jet Center Full Service FBO 6000 Flightline Drive 707.523.2800
Trinity Technology Group Airport Security Screening Terminal 707.527.7226
United Airlines Commercial Airline Modular 800.864.8331
Vine Jet Aircraft Charter, Sales & Mgmt 7400 Flightline Drive 707.542.8001
Airport Operations Duty Ocer 707.484.0236
Airport Maintenance Shop 707.544.6198 Complaint Line 707.544.4787
Airport Tenant Listing
Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport
2290 Airport Boulevard
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707.565.7240
www.sonomacountyairport.org
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