Airport information
- FAA LID
- 86TX
- Coordinates
- 29.7372, -98.3789
- Elevation
- 1,055 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
- 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 | 06:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunrise | 06:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from 86TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,700 ft × 80 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r030° / 7.1 NM |
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r325° / 13.4 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r331° / 14 NM |
| KSY · Kelly | TACAN | 112.00 | r020° / 23.3 NM |
| SSF · Stinson | VOR | 108.40 | r358° / 28.9 NM |
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r141° / 32.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 86TX. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CATTLE MAY BE ON LANDING AREA
- 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 86TX 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 86TX
Flying J Airport (86TX) is an airport in Bulverde, TX, at 1,055 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 86TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 86TX have a control tower?
No. Flying J Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 86TX?
Flying J Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 86TX?
Flying J Airport is in Bulverde, TX, at an elevation of 1,055 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7372, -98.3789.
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