Airport information
- FAA LID
- 13TS
- Coordinates
- 27.4553, -98.9264
- Elevation
- 830 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- BROWNSVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/04
- Distance from city
- 2 W
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 | 06:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunrise | 06:41 AM | 11:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
Plan a flight from 13TS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
3,000 ft × 30 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRD · Laredo | VORTAC | 117.40 | r084° / 26.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 13TS. 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 13TS 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 13TS
Van Es Ranch Airport (13TS) is an airport in Oilton, TX, at 830 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 13TS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 13TS have a control tower?
No. Van Es 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 13TS?
Van Es Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 13TS?
Van Es Ranch Airport is in Oilton, TX, at an elevation of 830 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.4553, -98.9264.
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