Airport information
- FAA LID
- 72TS
- Coordinates
- 29.3608, -96.6225
- Elevation
- 178 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- 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
- 1987/02
- Distance from city
- 10 SE
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 | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 01:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from 72TS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,335 ft × 100 ft · GRAVEL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 30 ft, 60 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 500 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,335 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r213° / 24.1 NM |
| VCT · Victoria | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r028° / 33.4 NM |
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r177° / 35.9 NM |
| PSX · Palacios | VORTAC | 117.30 | r327° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72TS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- RANCH TELEPHONE - 512-798-4742.
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 72TS 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 72TS
Galaxy Ranch Airport (72TS) is an airport in Sheridan, TX, at 178 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,335 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72TS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 72TS have a control tower?
No. Galaxy 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 72TS?
Galaxy Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,335 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 72TS?
Galaxy Ranch Airport is in Sheridan, TX, at an elevation of 178 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.3608, -96.6225.
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