Smokey Mountain Ranch Airport Private
09TX · Sheffield, TX · 2,522 ft elevation · var 9E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 09TX
- Coordinates
- 30.7376, -102.0233
- Elevation
- 2,522 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- EL PASO
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1976/07
- Distance from city
- 10 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:18 AM | 11:18Z |
| Sunrise | 06:46 AM | 11:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:54 PM | 01:54Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 02:22Z |
Plan a flight from 09TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
2,340 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 14/32
1,220 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway E/W
5,200 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,340 ft | |
| 14/32 | 1,220 ft | |
| E/W | 5,200 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 09TX.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 09TX. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 09TX in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 09TX
Smokey Mountain Ranch Airport (09TX) is an airport in Sheffield, TX, at 2,522 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 5,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 09TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 09TX have a control tower?
No. Smokey Mountain Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 09TX?
Smokey Mountain Ranch Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 5,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 09TX?
Smokey Mountain Ranch Airport is in Sheffield, TX, at an elevation of 2,522 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.7376, -102.0233.
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