Rocky Top Ranch Airport Private
TA53 · Blanco, TX · 1,500 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA53
- Coordinates
- 30.1305, -98.4093
- Elevation
- 1,500 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
- 1997/06
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 06:05 AM | 11:05Z |
| Sunrise | 06:33 AM | 11:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from TA53
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,080 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 20 ft, 200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,080 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r099° / 16.1 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r357° / 29.3 NM |
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r339° / 36.4 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r341° / 37.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA53. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 TA53 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 TA53
Rocky Top Ranch Airport (TA53) is an airport in Blanco, TX, at 1,500 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,080 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA53, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA53 have a control tower?
No. Rocky Top 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 TA53?
Rocky Top Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,080 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA53?
Rocky Top Ranch Airport is in Blanco, TX, at an elevation of 1,500 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1305, -98.4093.
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