Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3TS3
- Coordinates
- 29.3747, -95.2905
- Elevation
- 34 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1985/07
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM | 11:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 01:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
Plan a flight from 3TS3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 16 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFD · Ellington | TACAN | 109.40 | r201° / 15.5 NM |
| HUB · Hobby | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r177° / 16.9 NM |
| VUH · Scholes | VORTAC | 113.00 | r280° / 23 NM |
| MHF · Trinity | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r243° / 30.2 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r170° / 35.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3TS3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THRS ARE DAPLCD TO PRVD 20:1 APCH SLOPE.
- 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 3TS3 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 3TS3
J-D Ranch Airport (3TS3) is an airport in Alvin, TX, at 34 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3TS3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3TS3 have a control tower?
No. J-D 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 3TS3?
J-D Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3TS3?
J-D Ranch Airport is in Alvin, TX, at an elevation of 34 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.3747, -95.2905.
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