78R

MVFR

SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

SAN AUGUSTINE · TEXAS

Elev
443'
Longest RWY
3,800'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:42Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 78R
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,443'
MSL · field 443' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 78R

78R does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOCH (NACOGDOCHES A L MANGHAM JR RGNL) · 27.7 NM away. Conditions at 78R may differ.

METAR · KOCH

Observed 22:42Z

KOCH 272242Z AUTO 16010G15KT BKN029 31/24 A2984 RMK AO2 RVRNO $
Wind
160° @ 10G15 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
31°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,569 ft
Ceiling
2,900 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
3 NM W
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
CXO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF BOYD
Address
100 W. COLUMBIA, SAN AUGUSTINE TX 75972

Flight service · Hours

FSS CXO
MONTGOMERY COUNTY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 10 kt
RWY 17
175°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 175° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,443 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored175° / 355°3,800 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1765', trees, 388' from thr, 145' R of cntrln, slope 2
3510', fence, 210' from thr, 55' R of cntrln, slope 1

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
78R · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
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
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA
  • There is no line of sight between runway ends.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The rotating beacon is activated by the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17There is 10 foot brush 130 feet distant and 125 feet left and right of runway 17.Show FAA
  • 17Controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope. The approach slope is 7 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe manager is the county judge.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmergency phone is 936-275-2424 for the sheriff office.Show FAA
  • 17/35Runway 17/35 has cracking, potholes, and loose stones.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 78R

Answer card
ICAO
78R
Name
SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY
Location
SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
Elevation
443 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,443 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
160° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

San Augustine County Airport (78R) sits in San Augustine, Texas. Field elevation is 443 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,800 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. 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 or local guidance says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Runway 17/35 has cracking, potholes and loose stones. There is also no line of sight between the runway ends. Runway 17 has a controlling obstruction near the approach path. The published slope to the displaced threshold is 7 to 1. Brush is also noted near runway 17. The rotating beacon and the medium intensity runway lights are activated by the CTAF. Lights come up at low intensity by default.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-briefing the field before arrival. If you need current operational detail, call the airport operator or check the current FAA Chart Supplement. For clearance delivery, Houston ARTCC is listed in the remarks. The airport manager is the county judge. The emergency phone listed in the remarks is the sheriff office at 936-275-2424.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway condition at 78R San Augustine County Airport?
The published remarks say runway 17/35 has cracking, potholes and loose stones. Plan a careful taxi and landing roll. Verify current surface condition before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 78R?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise.
Does 78R have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 78R. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Is 78R towered?
No. 78R has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the longest runway at San Augustine County Airport?
Runway 17/35 is the only runway. It is 3,800 ft long with an asphalt surface.
How do you activate the runway lights at 78R?
The medium intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity. Activate the CTAF to increase intensity. The rotating beacon is also activated by the CTAF.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 78R?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at 78R?
Runway 17 has a published obstruction issue near the approach path. There is also no line of sight between the runway ends. Review the current Chart Supplement and plan for a careful approach and taxi.

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