Airport information
- FAA LID
- 71TX
- Coordinates
- 29.8727, -98.7322
- Elevation
- 1,450 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1971/08
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM | 11:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from 71TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
1,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 25 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r306° / 19.7 NM |
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r176° / 20.1 NM |
| CSI · Center Point | VORTAC | 117.50 | r089° / 25.3 NM |
| KSY · Kelly | TACAN | 112.00 | r338° / 29.9 NM |
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r301° / 31.5 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r303° / 31.5 NM |
| HDO · Hondo | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r028° / 39.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 71TX. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SAN ANTONIO APCH AT 210-805-5516.
- OWNER LIVES ON FLD.
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 71TX 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 71TX
Grier Airport (71TX) is an airport in Boerne, TX, at 1,450 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 71TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 71TX have a control tower?
No. Grier Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 71TX?
Grier Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 71TX?
Grier Airport is in Boerne, TX, at an elevation of 1,450 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.8727, -98.7322.
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