49F

VFR

RANKIN

RANKIN · TEXAS

Elev
2,543'
Longest RWY
3,000'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 49F
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,543'
MSL · field 2,543' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +2 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 49F

49F does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMAF (MIDLAND INTL AIR AND SPACE PORT) · 44.8 NM away. Conditions at 49F may differ.

METAR · KMAF

Observed 00:53Z

KMAF 280053Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP051 T03111039
Wind
290° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
31°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,197 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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JUDGE DUSTY KILGORE
Address
205 E 10TH ST., P.O. BOX 482, MC CAMEY TX 79778

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
290° · 5 kt
RWY 35
350°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 350° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,543 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored170° / 350°3,000 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1760', hill, 1500' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 25
3540', trees, 350' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 8

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
49F · 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
Customs
Not available
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA
  • Runway is not marked and difficult to determine location of runway in field. There is a ditch across the north end of the runway hidden by vegetation.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Airport gate is locked. For access call sheriff's office at 432-693-2411.Show FAA
  • MANAGERExtension 2.Show FAA
  • 17/35Runway is rough and uneven, overgrown with vegetation and thorns.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 49F

Answer card
ICAO
49F
Name
RANKIN
Location
RANKIN, TEXAS
Elevation
2,543 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,543 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Rankin Airport (49F) sits in Rankin, Texas. The field elevation is 2,543 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,000 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

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 about 3,543 ft MSL. The published remarks matter here. The runway is rough and uneven. Vegetation and thorns are reported along the strip. The runway is not marked and the usable runway area can be hard to pick out from the field. A ditch crosses the north end of the runway. The airport gate is locked. For access, call the sheriff’s office before you go in.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-briefing and getting current field access details before departure. For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622. This is a high-elevation West Texas field, so expect performance to change with temperature and density altitude. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 49F Rankin Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 3,543 ft MSL at this field.
Does Rankin Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 49F. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is Rankin Airport towered?
No. 49F is an uncontrolled airport, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at 49F and what surface is it?
The only runway is 17/35. It is 3,000 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface.
What should I know about the runway condition at Rankin Airport?
The runway is reported as rough and uneven. It is also overgrown with vegetation and thorns. The runway is not marked, so verify the landing area carefully before committing.
Is there anything hazardous near the runway at 49F?
Yes. A ditch crosses the north end of the runway and it is hidden by vegetation. Treat the north end with caution and verify the usable area on arrival.
How do I get access to the airport gate at Rankin?
The gate is locked. For access, call the sheriff’s office at 432-693-2411 before arrival.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery near Rankin Airport?
The published remark says to contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622 for clearance delivery.

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