81R San Saba County Muni Airport

Before you fly into 81R

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,255.2'

MSL · field 1,255.2' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 81R

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

K81R 272115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/17 A2980 RMK AO2 T03380169

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 34°C / 17°C
Altimeter: 29.80 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,985 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

81R does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KBBD (CURTIS FLD) · 31.3 NM away. Conditions at 81R may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KBBD 271720Z 2718/2818 27012KT P6SM SCT250 FM280000 16006KT P6SM BKN250 FM281000 15006KT 5SM BR BKN025 FM281600 21008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN250

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 00:00Z

Wind: 270° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 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.

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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: 3 NM N
VFR sectional: SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC: ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility: SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STEVE DYER
Phone: 512-940-4132
Address: 567 C.R. 105, SAN SABA TX 76877

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

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Calm

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RWY 13

130°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31	130° / 310°	4,206 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
31	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	14', road, 482' from thr, 155' R of cntrln, slope 20

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

81R · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

81R · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.90

KLZZ·Lampasas Airport·27.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.50

KGRK·Killeen Regional Airport·46.8 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
San Saba County Municipal Airport 122.800(325) 372-3380Avfuel13d ago	$5.00	—

San Saba County Municipal Airport
122.800(325) 372-3380
100LL
$5.00
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.90atKLZZLampasas Airport27.9 nmsave $0.10
Jet A$6.50atKGRKKilleen Regional Airport46.8 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Runway 13 has a 10-foot ditch located 30 to 180 feet distant.Show FAA
Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal building.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center at 281-230-5622.Show FAA
Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
The unattended airport phone number is 325-372-3380.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 are activated by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runway 13/31 operate continuously.Show FAA

Other notes

MANAGERAirport manager cell phone number is available.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 81R

Answer card

ICAO: 81R
Name: SAN SABA COUNTY MUNI
Location: SAN SABA, TEXAS
Elevation: 1,255.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,255.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 4,206 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

San Saba County Muni Airport (81R) sits in San Saba, Texas. The field elevation is 1,255.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 13/31, at 4,206 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is San Saba County Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (325) 372-3380 for current service details.

A few local items matter on arrival. Runway 13 has a ditch 30 to 180 ft from the runway. Deer are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. Medium intensity runway lights on 13/31 are CTAF-activated. The PAPI on 13/31 runs continuously. If you need clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622. Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal. This is a non-towered field, so expect self-announce traffic. Verify any current airport notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at San Saba County Muni (81R)?

81R has one runway, 13/31. It is 4,206 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.

Does San Saba County Muni have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for 81R. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.

What is the pattern altitude at 81R?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for 81R. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is San Saba County Muni towered?

No. 81R is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.

What fuel is available on the field at 81R?

The on-field FBO is San Saba County Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (325) 372-3380 to confirm current service details before arrival.

How do the runway lights work at San Saba County Muni?

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 are activated by CTAF. The PAPI on 13/31 operates continuously.

Are there any runway hazards at 81R?

Yes. Runway 13 has a 10-foot ditch located 30 to 180 ft from the runway. Deer are also reported on and near the airport.

Who do I call for clearance delivery at 81R?

For clearance delivery, contact Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center at 281-230-5622. For airport-specific questions, call the airport operator or the unattended airport phone at 325-372-3380.

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