Flying B Ranch Airstrip Private
35TX · Abilene, TX · 1,750 ft elevation · var 8E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 35TX
- Coordinates
- 32.4840, -99.8259
- Elevation
- 1,750 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/06
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 06:04 AM | 11:04Z |
| Sunrise | 06:33 AM | 11:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 01:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
Plan a flight from 35TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16 · 160°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
1,700 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- 160° mag · 168° true
- Threshold elev
- 1,750 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 800 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 340° mag · 348° true
- Threshold elev
- 1,750 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 25 ft, 700 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABI · Abilene | VORTAC | 113.70 | r075° / 1.9 NM |
| DYS · Dyess | TACAN | 133.60 | r014° / 4.2 NM |
| TQA · Tuscola | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r348° / 14.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 35TX. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD EST. LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH DYESS AIR FORCE BASE BASED ON 2-WAY RADIO & TRANSPONDER REQUIREMENTS. CLEARLY DEFINE DEPARTURES & ARRIVAL PROCEDURES.
- PERSONAL USE.
- LIVESTOCK MAY BE ON RWY.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- OTHER: CORA BAURIES 325-232-2639
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 35TX 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 35TX
Flying B Ranch Airstrip (35TX) is an airport in Abilene, TX, at 1,750 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 35TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 35TX have a control tower?
No. Flying B Ranch Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 35TX?
Flying B Ranch Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 35TX?
Flying B Ranch Airstrip is in Abilene, TX, at an elevation of 1,750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.4840, -99.8259.
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