3T9

VFR

BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK

PRESIDIO · TEXAS

Elev
4,250'
Longest RWY
5,500'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3T9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,250'
MSL · field 4,250' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +4 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 3T9

3T9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPRS (PRESIDIO LELY INTL) · 24.3 NM away. Conditions at 3T9 may differ.

METAR · KPRS

Observed 06:15Z

KPRS 280615Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A2990 RMK AO2 T02900006
Wind
300° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6,975 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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 E
VFR sectional
EL PASO
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID RENNINGER II
Address
1900 SOUTH SAUCEDA RANCH RD, MARFA TX 79843

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 4 kt
RWY 26
261°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 261° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,250 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored81° / 261°5,500 ftASPH/GRVLStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0810', brush, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
2610', brush, 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
3T9 · 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
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
No

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

  • The airport is located 26 miles from the ranch gate; the road is very rough.Show FAA
  • Upon arrival, check in at the ranger station, 1 mile from the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA
  • This is a remote area with no cell phone coverage.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26There is 10 foot brush at the runway edge of runway 26.Show FAA
  • 08There is 10 foot brush at the runway edge of runway 08.Show FAA
  • 08There is 10 foot brush affecting the obstacle clearance slope at runway 08.Show FAA
  • 08Hills surround the airport near runway 08.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe park superintendent is the airport manager.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager can be reached at extension 224 or on cell phone at 432-295-0888.Show FAA
  • 08/26Loose stones are present on the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3T9

Answer card
ICAO
3T9
Name
BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK
Location
PRESIDIO, TEXAS
Elevation
4,250 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,250 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Big Bend Ranch State Park Airport sits near Presidio, Texas. The field elevation is 4,250 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 5,500 ft long with asphalt and gravel surface. 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 unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at 5,250 ft MSL. The airport is remote. There is no cell phone coverage. The road to the field is very rough. The airport is 26 miles from the ranch gate. After arrival, check in at the ranger station, which is 1 mile from the airport.

Published remarks also note loose stones on runway 08/26. Brush is reported at the runway edge near both ends. Hills surround the airport near runway 08. That makes the east end the one to study closely before you go in. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. The park superintendent is the airport manager. Verify current field conditions and any operational limits with the airport operator before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3T9?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 5,250 ft MSL at this field.
Does Big Bend Ranch State Park Airport have a tower?
No. 3T9 is unattended by a control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and make sure you have current field information before you go.
Is there an ILS at 3T9?
No ILS approaches are published for 3T9. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before planning an arrival.
What is the longest runway at 3T9?
Runway 08/26 is the only runway. It is 5,500 ft long with asphalt and gravel surface.
What runway surface issues should I expect at 3T9?
Published remarks say loose stones are present on runway 08/26. Brush is also reported at both runway edges, with hills near runway 08.
Who manages Big Bend Ranch State Park Airport?
The park superintendent is the airport manager. The remarks also list a manager contact number at extension 224 and 432-295-0888.
How do I get clearance delivery for 3T9?
Published remarks direct pilots to Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861 for clearance delivery. Confirm the current procedure with the airport operator before flight.
Is there cell service at 3T9?
No cell phone coverage is reported in the published remarks. Plan your arrival and ground contact before you get close to the field.

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