Carter Ranch Airport Private
8TE7 · Fredericksburg, TX · 1,840 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8TE7
- Coordinates
- 30.3194, -98.9144
- Elevation
- 1,840 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1974/09
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
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 | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 8TE7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,800 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 × 30 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 7 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r294° / 12.8 NM |
| CSI · Center Point | VORTAC | 117.50 | r025° / 28.5 NM |
| LLO · Llano | VORTAC | 108.20 | r185° / 29.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8TE7. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPERATIONS & PRIVATE USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 8TE7 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 8TE7
Carter Ranch Airport (8TE7) is an airport in Fredericksburg, TX, at 1,840 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 8TE7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8TE7 have a control tower?
No. Carter 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 8TE7?
Carter Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8TE7?
Carter Ranch Airport is in Fredericksburg, TX, at an elevation of 1,840 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.3194, -98.9144.
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