Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8TE2
- Coordinates
- 31.5279, -102.5280
- Elevation
- 2,667 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1952/08
- Distance from city
- 12 NW
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 | 06:18 AM | 11:18Z |
| Sunrise | 06:46 AM | 11:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:26 PM | 02:26Z |
Plan a flight from 8TE2
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
2,600 ft × 40 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 200 ft from threshold — 5:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 0 ft from threshold
Runway 15/33
3,300 ft × 50 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 6 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,600 ft | |
| 15/33 | 3,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAF · Midland | VORTAC | 114.80 | r200° / 33.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8TE2. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RWY 06/24 ALSO OILFIELD RANCH ROAD.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- NO SOCK ON WINDCONE.
- THR RWY 06 NOT DEFINABLE.
- CALICHE
- CALICHE
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 8TE2 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 8TE2
J-Bar Ranch Airport (8TE2) is an airport in Crane, TX, at 2,667 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8TE2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8TE2 have a control tower?
No. J-Bar 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 8TE2?
J-Bar Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8TE2?
J-Bar Ranch Airport is in Crane, TX, at an elevation of 2,667 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.5279, -102.5280.
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