Drive time to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)

Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK / KSCK) is a medium-sized airport serving Stockton, California. It sits 33 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 10,245 feet. The largest population centre nearby is San Jose, CA — the airport lies about 52 miles north-east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to SCK from cities near Stockton

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of SCK. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Stockton Metropolitan Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Stockton, CA 5.3 mi south-east Get drive time →
Modesto, CA 22 mi north-west Get drive time →
Elk Grove, CA 36 mi south Get drive time →
Fremont, CA 47 mi north-east Get drive time →
Sacramento, CA 50 mi south Get drive time →
San Jose, CA 52 mi north-east Get drive time →
Oakland, CA 57 mi east Get drive time →
San Francisco, CA 65 mi east Get drive time →
Salinas, CA 87 mi north Get drive time →
Santa Rosa, CA 89 mi south-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near SCK

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

SCK at a glance

IATA code
SCK
ICAO code
KSCK
Serving
Stockton, California
Elevation
33 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
10,245 ft
Coordinates
37.8933, -121.2381
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from SCK

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from SCK, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like SCK, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to SCK

How long does it take to drive to SCK?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Stockton?

Stockton Metropolitan Airport uses the IATA code SCK and the ICAO code KSCK. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 33 feet above sea level.

How far is SCK from San Jose?

San Jose, CA is about 52 miles from SCK in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with San Jose as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near SCK?

Within 200 miles: CCR (45 mi), SJC (53 mi), OAK (55 mi), MCE (58 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from SCK?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to SCK. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.