1T7

MVFR

KESTREL AIRPARK

SAN ANTONIO · TEXAS

Elev
1,261'
Longest RWY
3,000'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:51Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1T7
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,261'
MSL · field 1,261' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +1 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 1T7

1T7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSAT (SAN ANTONIO INTL) · 16.8 NM away. Conditions at 1T7 may differ.

METAR · KSAT

Observed 15:51Z

KSAT 271551Z 21006KT 7SM SCT013 OVC018 26/22 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP089 T02560222
Wind
210° @ 6 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,970 ft
Ceiling
1,800 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
23 NM N
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN LLOYD
Address
354 FLIGHTLINE, SPRING BRANCH TX 78070

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT
SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 6 kt
RWY 12
121°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 121° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,261 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored121° / 301°3,000 ftASPH30 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1215', trees, 300' from thr, 30' R of cntrln, slope 6
3015', road, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
1T7 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Touch-and-go and low approaches are prohibited for training and commercial aircraft. Takeoffs are restricted between 2200 and 0600.Show FAA
  • Runway 12 has 120 feet of rising terrain 0.4 miles northwest of the runway end. Nonstandard aiming point markings are located at 500 feet with 2490 feet remaining.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Helicopter training operations are prohibited.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact San Antonio Approach at 210-805-5516.Show FAA
  • Use extreme caution for military aircraft from Randolph Air Force Base at or above 3000 feet mean sea level Monday through Friday 1600 to 0600 Zulu and when tower hours are extended by NOTAM, occasionally Saturday and Sunday.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available. For assistance call 830-522-1885.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30Runway 30 rises rapidly at the north end. The 12 end is 49 feet higher than the 30 end.Show FAA
  • 12/30Runway lights are not at the thresholds. There are 2780 feet available at night.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12At runway 12 end, there is a 15-foot road 0 feet distant 65 feet left and a 30-foot tree 80 feet distant 45 feet left.Show FAA
  • 30At runway 30 end, there is a 15-foot road 0 feet distant 67 feet left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided right-hand traffic is used for runway 30 due to rapid rising terrain west of the runways.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 1T7

Answer card
ICAO
1T7
Name
KESTREL AIRPARK
Location
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Elevation
1,261 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,261 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
210° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Kestrel Airpark sits in San Antonio, Texas at 1,261 ft MSL. It has one asphalt runway, 12/30, at 3,000 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.975. No ILS approaches are published, so plan with that in mind if the weather is marginal.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Aloha Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available. Call 830-522-1885 for assistance if needed.

This is a field where the remarks matter. Military traffic from Randolph Air Force Base can be a factor at or above 3,000 ft MSL during the published weekday window. Some weekends also see extended tower hours by NOTAM. Touch-and-goes and low approaches are prohibited for training and commercial aircraft. Helicopter training is also prohibited. Takeoffs are restricted between 2200 and 0600. Runway 30 uses right-hand traffic because terrain rises quickly west of the runway. Runway 12 has rising terrain northwest of the end. Deer are reported on and near the runway. For clearance delivery, contact San Antonio Approach at 210-805-5516 before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Kestrel Airpark (1T7)?
1T7 has one asphalt runway, 12/30. It is 3,000 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Kestrel Airpark have a tower?
No. Kestrel Airpark is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.975.
What is the pattern altitude at 1T7?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is there an ILS at Kestrel Airpark?
No ILS approaches are published for 1T7. Check the current Chart Supplement and plan for non-precision or visual operations only.
Which FBO is on the field at 1T7?
Aloha Aviation Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (830) 522-1885 for current service details.
Are there any runway or terrain cautions at Kestrel Airpark?
Yes. Runway 12 has rising terrain northwest of the end. Runway 30 rises rapidly at the north end. The runway lights are not at the thresholds, so night operations need extra attention.
Can I do touch-and-go training at 1T7?
No. Touch-and-go and low approaches are prohibited for training and commercial aircraft. Helicopter training operations are also prohibited.
Is there any special traffic or clearance note for 1T7?
Use caution for military aircraft from Randolph Air Force Base at or above 3,000 ft MSL during the published weekday window. For clearance delivery, contact San Antonio Approach at 210-805-5516.

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