Big Tank Ranch Airport Private
76TE · Salt Flat, TX · 4,800 ft elevation · var 10E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 76TE
- Coordinates
- 31.5001, -105.0840
- Elevation
- 4,800 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- EL PASO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 11 S
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 | 05:56 AM | 11:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:08 PM | 02:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:36 PM | 02:36Z |
Plan a flight from 76TE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
4,800 ft × 60 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFL · Salt Flat | VORTAC | 113.00 | r167° / 14.9 NM |
| HUP · Hudspeth | VORTAC | 115.00 | r093° / 15.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 76TE. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ARPT LCTD ABOUT 17 NM FROM HUP VOR ON 093M RDO.
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
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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 76TE 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 76TE
Big Tank Ranch Airport (76TE) is an airport in Salt Flat, TX, at 4,800 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 76TE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 76TE have a control tower?
No. Big Tank 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 76TE?
Big Tank Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 76TE?
Big Tank Ranch Airport is in Salt Flat, TX, at an elevation of 4,800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.5001, -105.0840.
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