Tatum Ranch Airport Private

26XS · Blanco, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,420 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
7E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:51 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:28 AM11:28Z
Sunrise06:54 AM11:54Z
Sunset08:25 PM01:25Z
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08:51 PM01:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:51 PM → 06:28 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:25 PM → 05:54 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 093°downwind 003°base 273°final 183°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
183° mag · 190° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 150 ft
TPA
2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Grass

Enter the left downwind (heading 003°) on the 45° at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Approach obstacle
Pline, 30 ft, 250 ft from threshold

Pattern side: 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

STV 113.80 · SAT 116.80 · DHK 109.90 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
STV · Stonewall VORTAC 113.80 · 85X High r106° / 13.9 NM
SAT · San Antonio VORTAC 116.80 · 115X High r352° / 28.2 NM
DHK · Randolph TACAN 109.90 · 36X r339° / 36.1 NM
RND · Randolph VORTAC 112.30 · 70X Terminal r341° / 36.9 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 26XS — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
26XS
Coordinates
30.1141, -98.4614
Elevation
1,420 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
Distance from city
2 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MIKE BETZER
662 MCKINNEY LOUP, BLANCO, TX
512-228-9977
Manager
MIKE BETZER
662 MCKINNEY LOUP, BLANCO, TX
512-228-9977
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About 26XS

Tatum Ranch Airport (26XS) is an airport in Blanco, TX, at 1,420 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 26XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 26XS have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 26XS?

Tatum Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 26XS?

Tatum Ranch Airport is in Blanco, TX, at an elevation of 1,420 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1141, -98.4614.

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