Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA17
- Coordinates
- 30.1860, -96.4446
- Elevation
- 387 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- 1999/02
- Distance from city
- 3 W
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 | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunrise | 06:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 01:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
Plan a flight from TA17
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
2,016 ft × 25 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 55 ft, 40 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 35 ft, 140 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,016 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r016° / 15.1 NM |
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r245° / 21 NM |
| CLL · College Station | VORTAC | 113.30 | r175° / 25.2 NM |
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r340° / 32.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA17. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844.
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 TA17 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 TA17
Live Oak Ranch Airport (TA17) is an airport in Brenham, TX, at 387 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,016 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA17 have a control tower?
No. Live Oak 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 TA17?
Live Oak Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,016 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA17?
Live Oak Ranch Airport is in Brenham, TX, at an elevation of 387 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1860, -96.4446.
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