Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9TX1
- Coordinates
- 30.1433, -96.8561
- Elevation
- 465 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/07
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM | 11:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 02:00Z |
Plan a flight from 9TX1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
2,900 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft
- Displaced threshold
- 80 ft
- Heading
- 195° mag · 202° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft
- Displaced threshold
- 80 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r298° / 19 NM |
| CLL · College Station | VORTAC | 113.30 | r211° / 35.7 NM |
| CWK · Centex | VORTAC | 112.80 | r106° / 37.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9TX1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 9TX1 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 9TX1
Bar S Ranch Airport (9TX1) is an airport in Giddings, TX, at 465 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9TX1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9TX1 have a control tower?
No. Bar S 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 9TX1?
Bar S Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9TX1?
Bar S Ranch Airport is in Giddings, TX, at an elevation of 465 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1433, -96.8561.
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