Airport information
- FAA LID
- 65TX
- Coordinates
- 31.7751, -105.4313
- Elevation
- 4,300 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- EL PASO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/09
- Distance from city
- 20 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 11:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:10 PM | 02:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:38 PM | 02:38Z |
Plan a flight from 65TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 5,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
5,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- 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 | 5,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUP · Hudspeth | VORTAC | 115.00 | r335° / 12.7 NM |
| SFL · Salt Flat | VORTAC | 113.00 | r263° / 17.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 65TX. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVDD THE POWER LINES SOUTH AND EAST ARE MARKED.
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
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 65TX 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 65TX
Flying Eagle Ranch Airport (65TX) is an airport in Salt Flat, TX, at 4,300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 65TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 65TX have a control tower?
No. Flying Eagle 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 65TX?
Flying Eagle Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 65TX?
Flying Eagle Ranch Airport is in Salt Flat, TX, at an elevation of 4,300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.7751, -105.4313.
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