Dow Ranch Private

63TX · Kerens, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
330 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,458 ft 11/29
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 63TX. Nearby reporting stations: KCRS (11 NM), KLXY (28 NM), KPSN (28 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:51 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:46 AM11:46Z
Sunrise07:10 AM12:10Z
Sunset07:27 PM00:27Z
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07:51 PM00:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:51 PM → 06:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:27 PM → 06:10 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 020°downwind 290°base 200°final 110°45° entry1129

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
110° true
Dimensions
2,458 × 50 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
100 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 290°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11

Condition: Good.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CQY 114.80 · FZT 111.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CQY · Cedar Creek VORTAC 114.80 · 95X Low r163° / 10.7 NM
FZT · Frankston VOR/DME 111.40 · 51X Low r257° / 33.1 NM

Charts & procedures

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

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
63TX
Coordinates
32.0103, -96.1771
Elevation
330 ft MSL
Sectional chart
DALLAS-FT WORTH
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2017/08
Distance from city
8 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DOW RANCH
1843 SE CR 3290, KERENS, TX
903-915-8072
Manager
BUD DOW
1843 SE CR 3290, KERENS, TX
903-915-8072
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Nearby airports

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About 63TX

Dow Ranch (63TX) is an airport in Kerens, TX, at 330 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,458 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 63TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 63TX have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 63TX?

Dow Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 2,458 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 63TX?

Dow Ranch is in Kerens, TX, at an elevation of 330 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.0103, -96.1771.

More about 63TX

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 63TX 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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