Russell Paradise Airport Private
2TX1 · Elmendorf, TX · 535 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2TX1
- Coordinates
- 29.2286, -98.3841
- Elevation
- 535 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
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1983/04
- Distance from city
- 4 SW
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 | 06:08 AM | 11:08Z |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM | 11:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 02:03Z |
Plan a flight from 2TX1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,588 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft, 40 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft, 40 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,588 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSF · Stinson | VOR | 108.40 | r111° / 3.6 NM |
| KSY · Kelly | TACAN | 112.00 | r126° / 14.2 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r188° / 18.2 NM |
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r189° / 19.5 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r163° / 25.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2TX1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD LANDING THRS ARE LCTD TO PRVD 20:1 APCH SLOPE CLEARANCE OVER ANY OBSTRUCTIONS APCH AREAS.
- 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 2TX1 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 2TX1
Russell Paradise Airport (2TX1) is an airport in Elmendorf, TX, at 535 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,588 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2TX1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2TX1 have a control tower?
No. Russell Paradise Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2TX1?
Russell Paradise Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,588 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2TX1?
Russell Paradise Airport is in Elmendorf, TX, at an elevation of 535 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.2286, -98.3841.
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