Old Kingsbury Aerodrome Private
85TE · Kingsbury, TX · 560 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 85TE
- Coordinates
- 29.6342, -97.8117
- Elevation
- 560 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- 2002/06
- Distance from city
- 1 S
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 | 06:04 AM | 11:04Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 11:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
Plan a flight from 85TE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r067° / 24.5 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r065° / 25.7 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r083° / 33.9 NM |
| SSF · Stinson | VOR | 108.40 | r047° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85TE. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 85TE 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 85TE
Old Kingsbury Aerodrome (85TE) is an airport in Kingsbury, TX, at 560 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 85TE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 85TE have a control tower?
No. Old Kingsbury Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 85TE?
Old Kingsbury Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 85TE?
Old Kingsbury Aerodrome is in Kingsbury, TX, at an elevation of 560 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.6342, -97.8117.
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