Medium airport · San Antonio, United States
Lackland Air Force Base
It is the only site for USAF and United States Space Force enlisted Basic Military Training (BMT). Its IATA code is SKF. Its ICAO code is KSKF. It has 1 runway, longest 11,550 ft (CON). Elevation 691 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | San Antonio, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SKF |
| ICAO code | KSKF |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,550 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 691 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.3842° N, 98.5811° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Lackland Air Force Base is known for
It is the only site for USAF and United States Space Force enlisted Basic Military Training (BMT).
History
JBSA was established in accordance with congressional legislation implementing the recommendations of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Lackland Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park · United States · 6.3 miles away
- Government Canyon State Natural Area · United States · 15.8 miles away
- Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area (slated for opening in late 2026) · United States · 29.0 miles away
- Honey Creek State Natural Area · United States · 33.6 miles away
- Guadalupe River State Park · United States · 34.2 miles away
- Hill Country State Natural Area · United States · 39.8 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Stinson Municipal Airport
7.4 miles away
San Antonio International Airport
12.3 miles awayMartindale Army Heliport
12.7 miles awayRandolph Air Force Base
20.8 miles awayKerrville / Kerr County Airport at Louis Schreiner Field
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lackland Air Force Base?
It is the only site for USAF and United States Space Force enlisted Basic Military Training (BMT).
What is the airport code for Lackland Air Force Base?
Lackland Air Force Base — its IATA code is SKF and its ICAO code is KSKF.
Where is Lackland Air Force Base located?
Lackland Air Force Base serves San Antonio, United States. Its coordinates are 29.3842° N, 98.5811° W.
What is the history of Lackland Air Force Base?
JBSA was established in accordance with congressional legislation implementing the recommendations of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3886
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lackland_Air_Force_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.