Airport information
- FAA LID
- 46TE
- Coordinates
- 31.8497, -101.0600
- Elevation
- 2,385 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATTND
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2016/05
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 06:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:53 PM | 01:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 02:21Z |
Plan a flight from 46TE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,216 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,216 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGS · Big Spring | VORTAC | 114.30 | r135° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 46TE. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- USE OF THIS AIRPORT IS RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING 1. DAY/VFR ONLY 2. USE BY OWNER OR WITH OWNER'S PERMISSION. 3. THE UTILITY LINES, LOCATED ON THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 18, ARE MARKED WITH ORANGE SPHERICAL MARKERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AC 70/7460-1 OBSTRUCTION MARKING AND LIGHTING, CHAPTER 3 MARKING GUIDELINES, PARAGRAPH 34 MARKERS.
- LIVESTOCK INVOF LNDG AREA.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
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 46TE 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 46TE
Wildcat Airport (46TE) is an airport in Sterling City, TX, at 2,385 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,216 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 46TE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 46TE have a control tower?
No. Wildcat Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 46TE?
Wildcat Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,216 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 46TE?
Wildcat Airport is in Sterling City, TX, at an elevation of 2,385 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.8497, -101.0600.
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