Figure 2 Ranch Private

88TA · Van Horn, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,700 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,000 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
10E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 88TA. Nearby reporting stations: KVHN (24 NM), KCNM (61 NM), KPEQ (68 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:26 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:21 AM12:21Z
Sunrise07:45 AM12:45Z
Sunset08:01 PM01:01Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:26 PM01:26Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:26 PM → 07:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:01 PM → 06:45 AM

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Runways

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

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
190° mag · 200° true
Dimensions
4,000 × 75 ft
TPA
4,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 010°) on the 45° at 4,700 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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 88TA → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 88TA kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

SFL 113.50 · HUP 115.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SFL · Salt Flat VORTAC 113.50 · 82X Low r133° / 21.5 NM
HUP · Hudspeth VORTAC 115.00 · 97X Low r092° / 28.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 88TA — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
88TA
Coordinates
31.4560, -104.8444
Elevation
3,700 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10E
Sectional chart
EL PASO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
ALBUQUERQUE · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1996/11
Distance from city
24 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CABOT ENTERPRISES, L.P.
PO BOX 6470, SURFSIDE, FL
915-828-3486
Manager
CR STAHL
PO BOX 6470, SURFSIDE, FL
915-828-3486
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • 5 FT CATTLE PENS 100 FT FM AER 19.
  • FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 76TE Big Tank Ranch (private) (13 NM) · 2TA3 Triangle Ranch Private (private) (20 NM) · 2E5 Dell City Municipal (34 NM) · 65TX Flying Eagle Ranch (private) (36 NM) · XS44 Rancho Del Cielo (private) (42 NM)

About 88TA

Figure 2 Ranch (88TA) is an airport in Van Horn, TX, at 3,700 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 88TA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 88TA have a control tower?

No. Figure 2 Ranch is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 88TA?

Figure 2 Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 88TA?

Figure 2 Ranch is in Van Horn, TX, at an elevation of 3,700 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.4560, -104.8444.

More about 88TA

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 88TA 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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