Bruce Field

E30 · Ballinger, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,738 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,909 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
8E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:00 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:31 AM11:31Z
Sunrise06:58 AM11:58Z
Sunset08:34 PM01:34Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:00 PM02:00Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:00 PM → 06:31 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:34 PM → 05:58 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 082°downwind 352°base 262°final 172°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
172° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
3,909 × 60 ft
TPA
2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 352°) on the 45° at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
1,735 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 520 ft from threshold — 21:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
1,738 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 20k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Departure & arrival

“San Angelo”
App/Dep
125.35

Also

Flight service
126.15 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
322.55SAN ANGELO RCAG (LOW)
354.1APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

SJT 115.10 · TQA 114.85
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SJT · San Angelo VORTAC 115.10 · 98X High r044° / 30.4 NM
TQA · Tuscola VOR/DME 114.85 · 95Y Low r184° / 34.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
E30
Coordinates
31.6745, -99.9770
Elevation
1,738 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8E
Sectional chart
SAN ANTONIO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
SJT
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1945/03
Distance from city
5 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
DUSK-DAWN ACTVT MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF BALLINGER
PO BOX 497, BALLINGER, TX
(325) 365-3511
Manager
ELLEN MCKINNON
P.O. BOX 497, PO BOX 497, BALLINGER, TX
325-977-9754
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC SAN ANGELO APCH AT 432-563-2123. WHEN APCH CLSD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
  • FOR ARPT ATTENDANT CALL 325-977-9754

Runways

  • VEGETATION GROWING THRU PAVEMENT.

Lighting

  • DUSK-DAWN ACTVT MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • SELF-SERVICE. CREDIT CARD

Nearby airports

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About E30

Bruce Field (E30) is an airport in Ballinger, TX, at 1,738 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,909 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for E30, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does E30 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at E30?

Bruce Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,909 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is E30?

Bruce Field is in Ballinger, TX, at an elevation of 1,738 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.6745, -99.9770.

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