"It's different at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport; its devotion to its namesake is apparent the moment you arrive. On the curb, just where you might be dropped with your bags, are statues of Charlie Brown and Linus van Pelt leaning on the low brick wall where the two characters from Schulz's revered "Peanuts" comic strip had some of their deepest discussions."
"For airport manager Jon Stout, the "Peanuts" theme is all part of the job; even the yellow lanyard for his airport ID has a black zigzag design from the shirts Charlie Brown usually wore. He proudly pointed to the Schulz-related sights as we walked through the terminal but said it's the airport's manageable size that really sets it apart. "We are an easy airport," he said. "The farthest point from parking your car to the door of the aircraft is 875 feet.""
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport embeds Peanuts-themed elements throughout, from curbside statues of Charlie Brown and Linus to interior mosaics, framed strips and kite-eating trees. Schulz lived in Sonoma County for more than 40 years until his death in 2000. Airport manager Jon Stout emphasizes the facility's compactness, noting the farthest point from parking to the aircraft door is 875 feet. Local travelers praise easy parking and quick access to gates, often reaching gates in about 15 minutes. The airport sits between Santa Rosa and Healdsburg near Highway 101 and a SMART train stop, providing access to Sonoma County and the Russian River.
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