Crescent C Ranch Private

TX79 · Cotulla, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
277 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,020 ft 14/32
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at TX79. Nearby reporting stations: KCOT (24 NM), KLRD (39 NM), KHBV (47 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:01 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:59 AM11:59Z
Sunrise07:23 AM12:23Z
Sunset07:38 PM00:38Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:01 PM01:01Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:01 PM → 06:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:38 PM → 06:23 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 050°downwind 320°base 230°final 140°45° entry1432

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
140° true
Dimensions
5,020 × 60 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Dirt

Enter the left downwind (heading 320°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: 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

COT 115.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
COT · Cotulla VORTAC 115.80 · 105X Low r162° / 22.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX79 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
TX79
Coordinates
28.0889, -99.0489
Elevation
277 ft MSL
Sectional chart
SAN ANTONIO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2005/05
Distance from city
26 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CRESCENT C RANCH
PO BOX 524, ENCINAL, TX
800-531-5320
Manager
CHARLES KOCH
PO BOX 524, ENCINAL, TX
800-531-5320
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

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

Contact

  • EXT 226.
  • EXT 226.

Nearby airports

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About TX79

Crescent C Ranch (TX79) is an airport in Cotulla, TX, at 277 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,020 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does TX79 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at TX79?

Crescent C Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 5,020 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is TX79?

Crescent C Ranch is in Cotulla, TX, at an elevation of 277 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.0889, -99.0489.

More about TX79

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 TX79 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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