Airport information
- FAA LID
- 48TE
- Coordinates
- 30.0210, -101.5731
- Elevation
- 1,824 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/06
- Distance from city
- 14 N
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 | 06:18 AM | 11:18Z |
| Sunrise | 06:46 AM | 11:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
Plan a flight from 48TE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
4,998 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,900 ft
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- TDZ elevation
- 1,900 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,885 ft
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- TDZ elevation
- 1,885 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,998 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 48TE.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48TE. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC LAUGHLIN APCH AT 830-298-5192, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- 3327 CALDERA BLVD MIDLAND, TX 79707
- CLAY@AWRESOURCESLLC.COM
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 48TE 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 48TE
4M Ranch Airfield (48TE) is an airport in Langtry, TX, at 1,824 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,998 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 48TE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 48TE have a control tower?
No. 4M Ranch Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 48TE?
4M Ranch Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 4,998 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 48TE?
4M Ranch Airfield is in Langtry, TX, at an elevation of 1,824 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.0210, -101.5731.
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