The Grove Ranch Airport Private
23TX · Gatesville, TX · 700 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 23TX
- Coordinates
- 31.2451, -97.5316
- Elevation
- 700 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1975/06
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM | 11:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from 23TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,200 ft × 30 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 900 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPL · Temple | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r282° / 5.9 NM |
| GRK · Gray | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r042° / 19.3 NM |
| ACT · Waco | VORTAC | 115.30 | r199° / 28.4 NM |
| AGJ · Gooch Springs | VORTAC | 112.50 | r076° / 31.5 NM |
| LZZ · Lampasas | VORTAC | 112.50 | r075° / 31.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 23TX. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT VFR USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
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 23TX 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 23TX
The Grove Ranch Airport (23TX) is an airport in Gatesville, TX, at 700 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 23TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 23TX have a control tower?
No. The Grove 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 23TX?
The Grove Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 23TX?
The Grove Ranch Airport is in Gatesville, TX, at an elevation of 700 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.2451, -97.5316.
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