# Southwest Airlines will bring its inaugural flight into Charles M.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · Santa Rosa Press Democrat*

## Key points

- Southwest Airlines will begin service at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport on April 7.
- The inaugural flight's captain, Marc Hauptman, is a Santa Rosa native and Sonoma State alumnus.
- Nonstop flights to Denver will increase from Saturdays only to five days a week starting August 26.
- Southwest will launch seasonal Saturday flights to Austin, Texas, beginning October 3.

**Companies:** Southwest Airlines
**Countries:** United States

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