Armstrong Ranch Airport Private
47TX · Armstrong, TX · 27 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 47TX
- Coordinates
- 26.9339, -97.7625
- Elevation
- 27 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- BROWNSVILLE
- 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
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 06:38 AM | 11:38Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Plan a flight from 47TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11 · 109°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
4,000 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 109° mag · 116° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 238° mag · 245° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NQI · Kingsville | TACAN | 117.80 | r167° / 34 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 47TX. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- WILDLIFE AND LIVESTOCK INVOF OF RY.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Contact
- OTHER CONTACT J. BARCLAY ARMSTRONG 281-384-1279
Nearby airports
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 47TX 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.
About 47TX
Armstrong Ranch Airport (47TX) is an airport in Armstrong, TX, at 27 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 47TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 47TX have a control tower?
No. Armstrong Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 47TX?
Armstrong Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 47TX?
Armstrong Ranch Airport is in Armstrong, TX, at an elevation of 27 ft MSL. Coordinates: 26.9339, -97.7625.
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