Airport information
- FAA LID
- TS55
- Coordinates
- 29.6719, -98.3045
- Elevation
- 850 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL 0700-1900
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1997/06
- Distance from city
- 1 S
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 | 06:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunrise | 06:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from TS55
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
1,700 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
Runway 08/26
1,900 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
Runway 17/35
1,200 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,700 ft | |
| 08/26 | 1,900 ft | |
| 17/35 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r338° / 8.3 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r070° / 8.4 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r345° / 9.2 NM |
| KSY · Kelly | TACAN | 112.00 | r034° / 22.2 NM |
| SSF · Stinson | VOR | 108.40 | r007° / 25.9 NM |
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r139° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TS55. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SAN ANTONIO APCH AT 210-805-5516.
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 TS55 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 TS55
Bat Cave Field (TS55) is an airport in Garden Ridge, TX, at 850 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TS55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TS55 have a control tower?
No. Bat Cave Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TS55?
Bat Cave Field has 3 runways; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TS55?
Bat Cave Field is in Garden Ridge, TX, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.6719, -98.3045.
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