49R

VFR

REAL COUNTY

LEAKEY · TEXAS

Elev
1,640'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
VFR sectional · 49R
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Before you fly into 49R
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,640'
MSL · field 1,640' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 49R

49R does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KECU (EDWARDS COUNTY) · 24.7 NM away. Conditions at 49R may differ.

METAR · KECU

Observed 21:15Z

KECU 272115Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 28/21 A2989 RMK AO2
Wind
150° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,631 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 N
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BELLA RUBIO
Address
PO BOX 446, LEAKEY TX 78873

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
150° · 8 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
49R · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Laughlin Approach at 830-298-5192. When Approach is closed contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA
  • Ultralight activity adjacent to the runway.Show FAA
  • Fence, berm and trees in the primary surface parallel to the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15There are 20 to 30 foot trees zero to 200 foot from the threshold, across the threshold.Show FAA
  • 33There is a 15 foot road 70 foot distance and a 2 foot pipe gate at the threshold across the approach.Show FAA
  • 15The approach slope is zero to one to the displaced threshold over 15 foot trees, zero foot distance, 58 foot right.Show FAA
  • 33The approach slope is zero to one to the displaced threshold over 15 foot trees, zero foot distance, 82 foot left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • VFR only; provided runway 33 is displaced to provide unobstructed 20 to 1 approach slope for required 17 foot vertical clearance needed over US-83.Show FAA
  • County leases runway, taxiway, apron and entrance road.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCounty Judge.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlso 210-260-6549.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 49R

Answer card
ICAO
49R
Name
REAL COUNTY
Location
LEAKEY, TEXAS
Elevation
1,640 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,640 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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 8 kt
Favored runway now

Real County Airport sits near Leakey, Texas. Field elevation is 1,640 ft MSL. This is a VFR-only field with no tower. No published ILS approaches are listed in the facts provided. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The published remarks matter here. The FAA notes displaced runway use tied to obstacle clearance over US-83. There are trees near the threshold. There is also a road and a pipe gate near the approach path. Ultralight activity is listed adjacent to the runway. Fence, berm and trees are also noted in the primary surface parallel to the runway. That makes a current preflight review important before you plan an arrival.

CTAF is 122.9. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Laughlin Approach. If that is closed, Houston ARTCC is listed as the backup contact. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement or contact the airport operator directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Real County Airport (49R)?
The field elevation is 1,640 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning in the Texas heat and for setting your altimeter before arrival.
Does Real County Airport have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
Is Real County Airport VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR only. Plan a VFR arrival and make sure your weather and terrain margins fit the field.
What is the CTAF at Real County Airport?
CTAF is 122.9. Use that for self-announce traffic calls since the airport has no control tower.
Are there any runways listed at Real County Airport?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. The remarks reference displaced runway use and obstacle clearance issues. Verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
What obstacles should I expect on approach to 49R?
The published remarks mention 20 to 30 ft trees near the threshold, plus a road and a pipe gate near the approach path. There are also fence, berm and tree obstructions in the primary surface.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Real County Airport?
The published contact is Laughlin Approach at 830-298-5192. If that is closed, Houston ARTCC is listed at 281-230-5622.
Is there an FBO on the field at Real County Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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