Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7TE8
- Coordinates
- 28.2110, -98.8337
- Elevation
- 365 ft MSL
- 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
- Activated
- 2015/10
- Distance from city
- 25 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 | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
Plan a flight from 7TE8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,758 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,758 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| COT · Cotulla | VORTAC | 115.80 | r126° / 21.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7TE8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DAYTIME USE ONLY.
- OVERFLY THE RWY PRIOR TO LNDG.
- NTFY SCOTT MANDEL AT 361-779-8042 OF ARR TIME AT LEAST ONE HR PRIOR TO ARR.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- OWNER DESIRES CHARTING.
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 7TE8 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 7TE8
El Quinto Ranch Airport (7TE8) is an airport in Cotulla, TX, at 365 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,758 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7TE8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7TE8 have a control tower?
No. El Quinto 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 7TE8?
El Quinto Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,758 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7TE8?
El Quinto Ranch Airport is in Cotulla, TX, at an elevation of 365 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.2110, -98.8337.
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