N D Ranch Airport
51TX · Van, TX · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:45 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:18 PM | 01:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 01:45Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 18LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 180° true
- Dimensions
- 2,500 × 30 ft
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TURF
Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 51TX → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 51TX kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
TYR 114.20 · FZT 111.40 · CQY 114.80 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYR · Tyler | VOR/DME | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r303° / 17.4 NM |
| FZT · Frankston | VOR/DME | 111.40 · 51X | Low | r340° / 28.8 NM |
| CQY · Cedar Creek | VORTAC | 114.80 · 95X | Low | r047° / 35.1 NM |
| MJF · Arvilla | TACAN | 109.60 · 33X | — | r143° / 37.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51TX — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51TX
- Coordinates
- 32.5396, -95.6683
- Elevation
- 540 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 51TX.
Nearby airports
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About 51TX
N D Ranch Airport (51TX) is an airport in Van, TX, at 540 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 51TX?
N D Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 51TX?
N D Ranch Airport is in Van, TX, at an elevation of 540 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.5396, -95.6683.
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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 51TX 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.