Brandes Air Field Private

05TA · Sealy, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
270 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,200 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
6E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:39 PM
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Sunrise06:48 AM11:48Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 254°downwind 344°base 074°final 164°45° entry1735

RWY 17RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
164° mag · 170° true
Dimensions
2,200 × 100 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
240 ft

Enter the right downwind (heading 344°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft

Condition: Good.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

IDU 110.20 · TNV 115.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IDU · Industry TACAN 110.20 · 39X r112° / 17.8 NM
TNV · Navasota VOR/DME 115.90 · 106X High r193° / 30.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 05TA — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
05TA
Coordinates
29.8091, -96.2651
Elevation
270 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL ALL
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1996/11
Distance from city
6 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JACK W BRANDES
8655 HILLBOLDT ROAD, CAT SPRING, TX
979-627-5022
Manager
JACK W BRANDES
8655 HILLBOLDT ROAD, CAT SPRING, TX
979-627-5022
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844.

Contact

  • BRANDESJW553@YAHOO.COM

Nearby airports

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About 05TA

Brandes Air Field (05TA) is an airport in Sealy, TX, at 270 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 05TA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 05TA have a control tower?

No. Brandes Air Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 05TA?

Brandes Air Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 05TA?

Brandes Air Field is in Sealy, TX, at an elevation of 270 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.8091, -96.2651.

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