Flying S Ranch Airport Private

63TE · Kennard, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
370 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 14/32
Runway
1
Mag var
6E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:40 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:13 AM11:13Z
Sunrise06:39 AM11:39Z
Sunset08:14 PM01:14Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 044°downwind 314°base 224°final 134°45° entry1432

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
134° mag · 140° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 100 ft
TPA
1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TRTD-DIRT

Enter the left downwind (heading 314°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

LFK 112.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LFK · Lufkin VORTAC 112.10 · 58X High r290° / 27.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 63TE — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
63TE
Coordinates
31.3535, -95.2058
Elevation
370 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Private
Status
Closed indefinitely
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1972/09
Distance from city
1 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
HENRY WERT SMITH
191 W MAIN ST, KENNARD, TX
713-655-2323
Manager
HENRY E SMITH
191 W MAIN ST, KENNARD, TX
713-655-4133
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.

Nearby airports

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About 63TE

Flying S Ranch Airport (63TE) is an airport in Kennard, TX, at 370 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 63TE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 63TE have a control tower?

No. Flying S 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 63TE?

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

Where is 63TE?

Flying S Ranch Airport is in Kennard, TX, at an elevation of 370 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.3535, -95.2058.

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