Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5TE7
- Coordinates
- 29.7194, -96.3094
- Elevation
- 220 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1974/05
- Distance from city
- 8 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 | 05:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunrise | 06:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 01:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from 5TE7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
1,600 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 330 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 350 ft from threshold
Runway 18/36
1,600 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 600 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,600 ft | |
| 18/36 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r359° / 3.4 NM |
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r129° / 19.4 NM |
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r193° / 36.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5TE7. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CATTLE POSSIBLY ON STRIP.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844.
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 5TE7 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 5TE7
Renz Ranch Airport (5TE7) is an airport in Eagle Lake, TX, at 220 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5TE7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5TE7 have a control tower?
No. Renz 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 5TE7?
Renz Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5TE7?
Renz Ranch Airport is in Eagle Lake, TX, at an elevation of 220 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7194, -96.3094.
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