Airport information
- FAA LID
- 85TX
- Coordinates
- 30.0777, -97.9656
- Elevation
- 983 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
- 1951/05
- Distance from city
- 6 W
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 | 06:31 AM | 11:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from 85TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy S · 173°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy S at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway S/N
3,800 ft × 50 ft · ASP- Heading
- 173° mag · 180° true
- Heading
- 353° mag · 360° true
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| S/N | 3,800 ft |
Communication frequencies
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 126.625 | CNTR |
Source: OurAirports — community data, not FAA-verified. Confirm on the Chart Supplement / NOTAMs before use.
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWK · Centex | VORTAC | 112.80 | r225° / 28.9 NM |
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r017° / 36.1 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r037° / 36.7 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r017° / 37.4 NM |
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r093° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85TX. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AIRPORT ESTAB PRIOR TO 1959.
- FOR CD CTC AUSTIN APCH AT 512-269-7865.
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 85TX 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 85TX
Rutherford Ranch Airport (85TX) is an airport in Buda, TX, at 983 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 85TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 85TX have a control tower?
No. Rutherford 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 85TX?
Rutherford Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 85TX?
Rutherford Ranch Airport is in Buda, TX, at an elevation of 983 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.0777, -97.9656.
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