Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78TA
- Coordinates
- 29.0614, -98.8003
- Elevation
- 560 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/11
- Distance from city
- 4 E
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 | 06:10 AM | 11:10Z |
| Sunrise | 06:37 AM | 11:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from 78TA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
3,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 400 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSF · Stinson | VOR | 108.40 | r229° / 22.1 NM |
| KSY · Kelly | TACAN | 112.00 | r203° / 22.9 NM |
| HDO · Hondo | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r123° / 26.3 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r216° / 38.5 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r199° / 39.2 NM |
| COT · Cotulla | VORTAC | 115.80 | r016° / 39.7 NM |
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r215° / 39.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78TA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CONDITIONAL - PROVIDED RWY LANDING THRESHOLDS ARE LOCATED TO PROVIDE CLEAR 20:1 APPROACH AREAS.
- FOR CD CTC SAN ANTONIO APCH AT 210-805-5516.
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 78TA 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 78TA
Ranch-Aero Airport (78TA) is an airport in Bigfoot, TX, at 560 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78TA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78TA have a control tower?
No. Ranch-Aero Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 78TA?
Ranch-Aero Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78TA?
Ranch-Aero Airport is in Bigfoot, TX, at an elevation of 560 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.0614, -98.8003.
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