Airport information
- FAA LID
- TE87
- Coordinates
- 27.9158, -97.3203
- Elevation
- 35 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- BROWNSVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/08
- 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 | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 01:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Plan a flight from TE87
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
1,200 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 1,400 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRP · Corpus Christi | VORTAC | 115.50 | r075° / 6.7 NM |
| NGP · Truax | VORTAC | 114.00 | r348° / 13.8 NM |
| NQI · Kingsville | TACAN | 117.80 | r037° / 35.9 NM |
| NOG · Orange Grove | TACAN | 133.60 | r079° / 38.3 NM |
| ALI · Alice | VOR | 114.50 | r068° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TE87. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CORPUS CHRISTI APCH AT 361-299-4230.
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 TE87 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 TE87
Magee Airport (TE87) is an airport in Portland, TX, at 35 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TE87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TE87 have a control tower?
No. Magee Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TE87?
Magee Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TE87?
Magee Airport is in Portland, TX, at an elevation of 35 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.9158, -97.3203.
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