Airport information
- FAA LID
- 50TX
- Coordinates
- 30.1370, -98.5240
- Elevation
- 1,598 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1995/08
- Distance from city
- 6 W
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 | 06:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunrise | 06:33 AM | 11:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from 50TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13 · 133°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
3,500 ft × 40 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 133° mag · 136° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 7 ft, 20 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 250 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r106° / 10.3 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r346° / 29.8 NM |
| CSI · Center Point | VORTAC | 117.50 | r062° / 38.1 NM |
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r331° / 38.4 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r333° / 39.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 50TX. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 50TX 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 50TX
Kennedy Ranch Airport (50TX) is an airport in Blanco, TX, at 1,598 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 50TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 50TX have a control tower?
No. Kennedy 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 50TX?
Kennedy Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 50TX?
Kennedy Ranch Airport is in Blanco, TX, at an elevation of 1,598 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1370, -98.5240.
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