Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2TX9
- Coordinates
- 31.3278, -98.8048
- Elevation
- 1,309 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2015/04
- Distance from city
- 10 NW
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 | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 11:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from 2TX9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,655 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,655 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLO · Llano | VORTAC | 108.20 | r350° / 31.9 NM |
| BWD · Brownwood | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r159° / 34.8 NM |
| AGJ · Gooch Springs | VORTAC | 112.50 | r284° / 35.1 NM |
| LZZ · Lampasas | VORTAC | 112.50 | r276° / 35.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2TX9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- WE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED PRIVATE USE LANDING AREA, WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE OF THE NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE BY AIRCRAFT, PROVIDED: ALL OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS; THE LANDING AREA IS LIMITED TO PRIVATE USE.
- 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 2TX9 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 2TX9
Buzzard Creek Airstrip (2TX9) is an airport in San Saba, TX, at 1,309 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,655 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2TX9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2TX9 have a control tower?
No. Buzzard Creek Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2TX9?
Buzzard Creek Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,655 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2TX9?
Buzzard Creek Airstrip is in San Saba, TX, at an elevation of 1,309 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.3278, -98.8048.
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