Gould Strip Private

46TA · Cotulla, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
287 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,000 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
8E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 46TA. Nearby reporting stations: KCOT (27 NM), KNOG (45 NM), KLRD (47 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 06:15 PM
EventLocal (CST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:23 AM12:23Z
Sunrise06:47 AM12:47Z
Sunset05:50 PM23:50Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
06:15 PM00:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
06:15 PM → 06:23 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
06:50 PM → 05:47 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 100°downwind 010°base 280°final 190°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
190° mag · 198° true
Dimensions
4,000 × 60 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
350 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 010°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Approach obstacle
Pline, 23 ft, 100 ft from threshold

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

COT 115.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
COT · Cotulla VORTAC 115.80 · 105X Low r137° / 24.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 46TA — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
46TA
Coordinates
28.1261, -98.8597
Elevation
287 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8E
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 ALL
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1990/06
Distance from city
32 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
HERRADURA RANCH
PO BOX 698, COTULLA, TX
830-373-4590
Manager
TOM GOULD
PO BOX 377, TILDEN, TX
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • CATTLE & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • HIGH BRUSH ALONG RY CAN MAKE STRONG X-WIND TURBULANCE.
  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.

Nearby airports

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About 46TA

Gould Strip (46TA) is an airport in Cotulla, TX, at 287 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 46TA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 46TA have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 46TA?

Gould Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 46TA?

Gould Strip is in Cotulla, TX, at an elevation of 287 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.1261, -98.8597.

More about 46TA

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 46TA 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.

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