Russell Paradise Airport Private

2TX1 · Elmendorf, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
535 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,588 ft 12/30
Runway
1
Mag var
7E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:49 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:30 AM11:30Z
Sunrise06:56 AM11:56Z
Sunset08:23 PM01:23Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:49 PM01:49Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:49 PM → 06:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:23 PM → 05:56 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 023°downwind 293°base 203°final 113°45° entry1230

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
113° mag · 120° true
Dimensions
2,588 × 80 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 293°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Approach obstacle
Fence, 5 ft, 40 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

SSF 108.40 · KSY 112.00 · RND 112.30 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SSF · Stinson VOR 108.40 Low r117° / 3.6 NM
KSY · Kelly TACAN 112.00 · 57X r129° / 14.2 NM
RND · Randolph VORTAC 112.30 · 70X Terminal r192° / 18.2 NM
DHK · Randolph TACAN 109.90 · 36X r193° / 19.5 NM
SAT · San Antonio VORTAC 116.80 · 115X High r163° / 25.3 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2TX1 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
2TX1
Coordinates
29.2286, -98.3841
Elevation
535 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
ALL DALGT
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1983/04
Distance from city
4 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALLEN RUSSELL
RT 1/BOX 108A, ELMENDORF, TX
512-621-2236
Manager
ALLEN RUSSELL
RT 1/BOX 108A, ELMENDORF, TX
210-902-2162
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About 2TX1

Russell Paradise Airport (2TX1) is an airport in Elmendorf, TX, at 535 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,588 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2TX1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 2TX1 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 2TX1?

Russell Paradise Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,588 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 2TX1?

Russell Paradise Airport is in Elmendorf, TX, at an elevation of 535 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.2286, -98.3841.

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