The Pearl · Luxury
Hotel Emma
A celebrated hotel in an 1894 brewhouse at the Pearl, on the River Walk’s quieter northern stretch.
Official details for Hotel EmmaTexas · Couples · Two nights
San Antonio
Missions, the River Walk and a hotel in an old brewery.
San Antonio is one of America’s oldest cities, founded around a chain of 18th-century Spanish missions. Land at Stinson, one of the oldest general aviation airports in the country, a few minutes from the missions. Walk the River Walk, visit the Alamo, stay in a 19th-century brewhouse at the Pearl and finish with Tex-Mex at Market Square.
Spanish missionsRiver WalkThe Pearl
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to KSSF
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~1032 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~7 hr 8 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Rideshare + River Walk
Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.
01 / Aviation & getting around
Land at a historic airfield near the missions.
KSSF, Stinson Municipal, dates to 1915 and sits on the south side of the city, about 15 minutes from downtown and minutes from Mission San José.
The FBO
GateOne Stinson (Imperial Aviation)
210-922-12038535 Mission Road, Suite 108, San Antonio, TX 78214
Listed hours are about 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Ask about rental cars, parking and fees. No live fuel price is shown.
San Antonio International’s Class C airspace and nearby military bases are busy. About 1,030 nm from Myrtle Beach: plan one or two fuel stops and three or four nights. Review the sectional and current NOTAMs.
02 / Where to stay
A brewhouse, a grande dame or a riverside hideaway.
Rates and availability need travel dates.
Downtown · Historic
The St. Anthony
A grand 1909 hotel downtown, now a Luxury Collection hotel, with a rooftop pool.
Official details for The St. AnthonyRiver Walk · Boutique
Hotel Havana
A small 1914 hotel on the River Walk with a moody bar.
Official details for Hotel Havana03 / Where to eat
Two dinners. One Tex-Mex institution.
Reserve weekend dinners.
Friday dinner · The Pearl
Supper
Seasonal American cooking at Hotel Emma.
Official details for SupperSaturday dinner · River Walk
Boudro’s Texas Bistro
A River Walk favorite known for tableside guacamole and Texas dishes.
Official details for Boudro’s Texas BistroAnytime · Market Square
Mi Tierra Café y Panadería
A festive Tex-Mex institution since 1941, with a bakery and mariachis.
Official details for Mi Tierra Café y Panadería04 / Things to do
Missions, the river and the Alamo.
Start early before the heat.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Four 18th-century Spanish missions, including Mission San José, a few minutes from Stinson. A World Heritage Site.
Park informationThe Alamo
The 1718 mission and 1836 battle site in the heart of downtown. Reserve a timed entry.
TicketsThe River Walk
Fifteen miles of paths along the river. Take a river barge tour.
Market Square
A lively Mexican market downtown.
05 / What’s happening
Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.
This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.
April
Fiesta San Antonio
The city’s huge spring festival. Book early.
November–December
River Walk holiday lights
Thousands of lights over the river.
Spring & fall
Best seasons
Pleasant weather; summers are very hot.
Concerts, festivals & local happenings
Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.
06 / Suggested itinerary
Friday in. Sunday home.
A sample long weekend: the missions, the Alamo and the River Walk. Plan three or four nights for the flight. No bookings or availability confirmed.
Day trip version
Just for the day
- Arrive
Land at KSSF early.
- Midday
Mission San José and lunch at Mi Tierra.
- Afternoon
The Alamo, then back to Stinson.
DAY 1
Arrive & the missions
- Arrival
Land at KSSF, subject to weather, your fuel stops and your actual flight plan.
- Afternoon
Mission San José, minutes from the airport.
- Evening
Check in and dinner at Supper.
DAY 2
Downtown
- Morning
The Alamo, then a river barge tour.
- Afternoon
Market Square and lunch at Mi Tierra.
- Evening
Dinner at Boudro’s.
DAY 3
The Pearl & home
- Morning
The Pearl’s farmers market on weekends.
- Before leaving
Allow time at the FBO.
- Fly home
A long trip home. Start early and let weather set the plan.
Longer stay · Add a day
With an extra day
- Morning
The other missions by bike on the Mission Reach trail.
- Afternoon
The Pearl and the San Antonio Museum of Art.
- Evening
A river barge dinner cruise.
07 / Good to know
Keep the weekend easy to change.
These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.
Book in this order
Lodging first, then Alamo entry and dinners.
Long flight
About 1,030 nm. Plan fuel stops and extra nights.
Heat
Summers are very hot; plan outdoor time early.
Airspace
Brief San Antonio’s Class C and military areas.
Reviewed · Destination 63
Reviewed November 4, 2026.
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