Figure 2 Ranch Airport Private
88TA · Van Horn, TX · 3,700 ft elevation · var 10E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 88TA
- Coordinates
- 31.4560, -104.8440
- Elevation
- 3,700 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- EL PASO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1996/11
- Distance from city
- 24 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:27 AM | 11:27Z |
| Sunrise | 06:55 AM | 11:55Z |
| Sunset | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:35 PM | 02:35Z |
Plan a flight from 88TA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 4,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
4,000 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFL · Salt Flat | VORTAC | 113.00 | r133° / 21.5 NM |
| HUP · Hudspeth | VORTAC | 115.00 | r092° / 28.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 88TA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 5 FT CATTLE PENS 100 FT FM AER 19.
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
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 88TA 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 88TA
Figure 2 Ranch Airport (88TA) is an airport in Van Horn, TX, at 3,700 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 88TA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 88TA have a control tower?
No. Figure 2 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 88TA?
Figure 2 Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 88TA?
Figure 2 Ranch Airport is in Van Horn, TX, at an elevation of 3,700 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.4560, -104.8440.
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