Fabens

E35 · Fabens, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,680 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,197 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
11E

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Weather

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No weather station at E35. Nearby reporting stations: KELP (21 NM), KBIF (23 NM), KDNA (36 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:31 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:26 AM12:26Z
Sunrise06:50 AM12:50Z
Sunset07:07 PM01:07Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:31 PM01:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:31 PM → 06:26 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:07 PM → 05:50 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 169°downwind 079°base 349°final 259°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
259° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
4,197 × 60 ft
TPA
4,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 079°) on the 45° at 4,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Threshold elev
3,680 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Ant, 102 ft, 1,950 ft from threshold, 125 ft L of centerline — 17:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
73 ft
TDZ elevation
3,680 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

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

Nearby navigation aids

ELP 115.20 · EWM 112.40 · HUP 115.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ELP · El Paso VORTAC 115.20 · 99X High r147° / 19.2 NM
EWM · Newman VORTAC 112.40 · 71X Low r154° / 26.9 NM
HUP · Hudspeth VORTAC 115.00 · 97X Low r254° / 39.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
E35
Coordinates
31.5172, -106.1471
Elevation
3,680 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
EL PASO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
ALBUQUERQUE · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ABQ
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/04
Distance from city
1 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.; ACTVT MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 2-light PAPI (left) · 26: 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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
EL PASO COUNTY
500 E. SAN ANTONIO #301, EL PASO, TX
915-546-2098
Manager
ALFREDO OLIVAS
BOX 848, FABENS, TX
915-764-3549
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • RISING TERRAIN E OF RWY 08/26.
  • FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
  • AFTR HRS 915-637-4459.

Runways

  • PAPI OTS.
  • PAPI OTS.

Lighting

  • ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • 8 FT FENCE, 0-199 FT DSTC, 125 FT L/R.
  • APCH RATIO 60:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Contact

  • ALTERNATE PHONE: 915-637-4450.

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About E35

Fabens (E35) is an airport in Fabens, TX, at 3,680 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,197 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for E35, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does E35 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at E35?

Fabens has 1 runway; the longest is 4,197 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is E35?

Fabens is in Fabens, TX, at an elevation of 3,680 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.5172, -106.1471.

More about E35

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 E35 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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