Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX79
- Coordinates
- 28.0889, -99.0489
- Elevation
- 277 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- 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
- 2005/05
- Distance from city
- 26 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 | 06:14 AM | 11:14Z |
| Sunrise | 06:40 AM | 11:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 02:03Z |
Plan a flight from TX79
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
5,020 ft × 60 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,020 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| COT · Cotulla | VORTAC | 115.80 | r162° / 22.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX79. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- SEE AIRSPACE CASE 2007-ASW-1160-NRA.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- EXT 226.
- EXT 226.
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 TX79 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 TX79
Crescent C Ranch Airport (TX79) is an airport in Cotulla, TX, at 277 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,020 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TX79 have a control tower?
No. Crescent C 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 TX79?
Crescent C Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,020 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX79?
Crescent C Ranch Airport is in Cotulla, TX, at an elevation of 277 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.0889, -99.0489.
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