Rancho Del Lago Heliport HeliportPrivate

08TA · Fischer, TX · Non-towered

Elevation
1,208 ft MSL
Longest runway
200 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
7E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:47 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:30 AM11:30Z
Sunrise06:56 AM11:56Z
Sunset08:22 PM01:22Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:47 PM01:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:47 PM → 06:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:22 PM → 05:56 AM

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Pilot reports

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Runways

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

SAT 116.80 · DHK 109.90 · STV 113.80 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SAT · San Antonio VORTAC 116.80 · 115X High r020° / 22.7 NM
DHK · Randolph TACAN 109.90 · 36X r356° / 26.5 NM
STV · Stonewall VORTAC 113.80 · 85X High r112° / 27 NM
RND · Randolph VORTAC 112.30 · 70X Terminal r358° / 27.6 NM
KSY · Kelly TACAN 112.00 · 57X r021° / 39 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 08TA — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
08TA
Coordinates
29.9784, -98.2584
Elevation
1,208 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
SAN ANTONIO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1982/02
Distance from city
3 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LEE R ROPER
BLANCO STAR ROUTE 55, SAN MARCOS, TX
512-935-2444
Manager
ED GOLDBRANSON
BLANCO STAR ROUTE 55, SAN MARCOS, TX
512-935-2444
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC SAN ANTONIO APCH AT 210-805-5516.

Nearby airports

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About 08TA

Rancho Del Lago Heliport (08TA) is a heliport in Fischer, TX, at 1,208 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 08TA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 08TA have a control tower?

No. Rancho Del Lago Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 08TA?

Rancho Del Lago Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 08TA?

Rancho Del Lago Heliport is in Fischer, TX, at an elevation of 1,208 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.9784, -98.2584.

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