Airport information
- FAA LID
- 15TA
- Coordinates
- 30.9367, -97.8993
- Elevation
- 1,125 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- 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
- 1990/11
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 06:01 AM | 11:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 11:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from 15TA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
3,200 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRK · Gray | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r210° / 7.3 NM |
| AGJ · Gooch Springs | VORTAC | 112.50 | r132° / 19.4 NM |
| LZZ · Lampasas | VORTAC | 112.50 | r132° / 19.5 NM |
| TPL · Temple | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r227° / 29.4 NM |
| CWK · Centex | VORTAC | 112.80 | r324° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 15TA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL TFC PATTERN OPNS ARE CONDUCTED PER OPERATIONAL LTR OF AGREEMENT BTWN FLYING K ARPT; THE FLF GLIDERPORT & THE J R RANCH ARPT.
- PERSONAL USE.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- ADDTL PHONE 512-755-7527.
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 15TA 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 15TA
J R Ranch Airport (15TA) is an airport in Briggs, TX, at 1,125 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 15TA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 15TA have a control tower?
No. J R 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 15TA?
J R Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 15TA?
J R Ranch Airport is in Briggs, TX, at an elevation of 1,125 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.9367, -97.8993.
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