Airport information
- FAA LID
- 26XS
- Coordinates
- 30.1141, -98.4614
- Elevation
- 1,420 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- 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
- 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 | 06:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunrise | 06:33 AM | 11:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from 26XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,000 ft × 150 ft · Grass- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 250 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r106° / 13.9 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r352° / 28.2 NM |
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r335° / 36.1 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r337° / 36.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 26XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPNS ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC SAN ANTONIO APCH AT 210-805-5516.
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 26XS 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 26XS
Tatum Ranch Airport (26XS) is an airport in Blanco, TX, at 1,420 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 26XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 26XS have a control tower?
No. Tatum 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 26XS?
Tatum Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 26XS?
Tatum Ranch Airport is in Blanco, TX, at an elevation of 1,420 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1141, -98.4614.
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