2G5 Granite Shoals / Bob Sylvester Airpark

Before you fly into 2G5

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,860'

MSL · field 860' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 2G5

2G5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDZB (HORSESHOE BAY RESORT) · 3.8 NM away. Conditions at 2G5 may differ.

METAR · KDZB

Observed 16:35Z

KDZB 271635Z AUTO 19006G15KT 5SM HZ SCT027 29/21 A2986 RMK AO2 T02910210

Wind: 190° @ 6G15 kt
Visibility: 5 SM
Temp / Dew: 29°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.86 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 2,821 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: MVFR

2G5 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGRK (ROBERT GRAY AAF) · 40.0 NM away. Conditions at 2G5 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 16:00Z–28 22:00Z

TAF KGRK 271600Z 2716/2822 20010G15KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2981INS BECMG 2719/2720 18010G15KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2976INS BECMG 2807/2808 15009KT 9999 BKN012 BKN250 QNH2982INS TEMPO 2809/2812 18009KT OVC007 BECMG 2815/2816 15010G15KT 9999 BKN035 BKN250 QNH2979INS TX32/2722Z TN22/2812Z

BASEVFR

27 16:00Z–27 19:00Z

Wind: 200° at 10 kt gusting 15 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 1 NM E
VFR sectional: SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC: ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility: 2G5

Airport manager

Name: SARAH NOVO
Phone: 830-598-2424
Address: 2221 NORTH PHILLIPS RANCH RD, GRANITE SHOALS TX 78654

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT: SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

2G5 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

2G5 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: No fee published
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.75

KRYW·Lago Vista Airport·21.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.50

KGRK·Killeen Regional Airport·40 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.75atKRYWLago Vista Airport21.4 nm
Jet A$6.50atKGRKKilleen Regional Airport40 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Airport daylight use only.Show FAA
Deer are on and in vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
Aircraft are not visible from the opposite end.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

02Runway 02 is marked with white plastic pipe. The last two markers are red.Show FAA

Other notes

May be exempt under grandfather clause.Show FAA
MANAGERCity and airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2G5

Answer card

ICAO: 2G5
Name: GRANITE SHOALS/ BOB SYLVESTER AIRPARK
Location: GRANITE SHOALS, TEXAS
Elevation: 860 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,860 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 190° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: –

Granite Shoals / Bob Sylvester Airpark (2G5) sits in Granite Shoals, Texas. Field elevation is 860 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts, so verify the current field layout before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a daylight-use airport. Published remarks also note deer on and near the runway area. That is worth planning around on arrival and departure. The remarks say runway 02 is marked with white plastic pipe. The last two markers are red. Aircraft are not visible from the opposite end, so do not assume you can see traffic or runway status from a distance. The airport may be exempt under a grandfather clause. For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Verify services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 2G5?

The field elevation is 860 ft MSL. Plan density altitude and takeoff roll with the Texas heat in mind. Then verify current conditions before departure.

Does Granite Shoals / Bob Sylvester Airpark have a tower?

No. 2G5 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard self-announced position calls.

What is the pattern altitude at 2G5?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any ILS approaches at 2G5?

No ILS approaches are published. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.

Is 2G5 daylight only?

Yes. The published remarks say airport daylight use only. If you are planning an early or late arrival, verify the current Chart Supplement and call the airport operator first.

What runway markings should I expect at 2G5?

The published remarks say runway 02 is marked with white plastic pipe. The last two markers are red. Aircraft are not visible from the opposite end, so keep a close scan on CTAF. Keep a close scan on the runway environment.

Are deer a concern at 2G5?

Yes. The published remarks say deer are on and in the vicinity of the runway. Treat that as a real wildlife hazard on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Which FBOs are on the field at 2G5?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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