E13

VFR

CRANE COUNTY

CRANE · TEXAS

Elev
2,554.7'
Longest RWY
4,258'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of E13 CRANE COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 12/30
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into E13
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,554.7'
MSL · field 2,554.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +7 · X/W 11 kt R

METAR & TAF E13

E13 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KODO (ODESSA-SCHLEMEYER FLD) · 30.6 NM away. Conditions at E13 may differ.

METAR · KODO

Observed 15:53Z

KODO 111553Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 28/20 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP066 T02780200
Wind
180° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,777 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 NW
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TODD SEABOURN
Address
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 201 W 6TH ST., CRANE TX 79731

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 13 kt
RWY 12
115°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
11 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 115° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,555 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored115° / 295°4,258 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)
30PAPI 2-box left(3°)34', pole, 415' from thr, 57' R of cntrln, slope 6

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of E13 CRANE COUNTY in CRANE, TEXAS, showing runways 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
E13 · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
  • RWY 15, 75 FT PWRLINE CROSSES APCH PATH 1800 FT DSTC.
  • RWY 33, 126 FT UNLIGHTED TEMPORARY CRANES OCCASIONALLY IN APCH.

Lighting notes

  • PAPI RWY 12 & 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1510 FT RD, 135 FT DSTC, 125 FT L/R. 15 FT TREES 156 FT DSTC, 125 FT L/R.
  • 304 FT FENCE, 0-199 FT DSTC, 28 FT L-135 FT R.
  • 1530 FT PLINE ACROSS APCH.
  • 30APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DSPLCD THR OVR 75 FT BLDG, 1458 FT DSTC, 195 FT R.
  • 33APCH SLOPE 26:1 TO DSPLCD THR; TEMPORARILY 15:1 OVR 126 FT UNLGTD OIL RIG.

Other notes

  • MANAGERPARKS DEPT/AMGR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E13

Answer card
ICAO
E13
Name
CRANE COUNTY
Location
CRANE, TEXAS
Elevation
2,554.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,554.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,258 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Crane County Airport (E13) sits in Crane, Texas. The field elevation is 2,554.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 12/30, which is 4,258 ft long and asphalt. 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 local traffic or current guidance says otherwise. The runway lighting on 12 and 30 is medium intensity and is controlled by CTAF. PAPI is available on both ends. The published remarks also flag several approach hazards. There are roads, trees, a fence, powerlines and temporary cranes or an oil rig that can affect the approach path. Runway 30 also has a displaced threshold note with a building off to the right. Runway 15 has a powerline crossing the approach path. This is a field where a current preflight review matters.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current services. The airport manager is the Parks Department manager. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. A first-time pilot should plan for the elevation. Watch the obstacle notes closely. Verify runway condition and lighting status before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Crane County Airport (E13)?
The field elevation is 2,554.7 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning because density altitude can climb fast in West Texas.
What is the pattern altitude at E13?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic guidance says otherwise.
Does Crane County Airport have a tower?
No. E13 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for position reports and traffic awareness.
What runway is available at Crane County Airport?
E13 has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 4,258 ft long and asphalt.
Are there any ILS approaches at E13?
No ILS approaches are published for Crane County Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach setup before you go.
What should I know about the runway approach obstacles at E13?
The published remarks list roads, trees, powerlines, a fence, temporary cranes and an oil rig near the approach paths. Review the current Chart Supplement carefully before a first arrival.
Which FBOs are on the field at Crane County Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
How do I get clearance delivery for E13?
The published remarks say to contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584 for clearance delivery. Verify that with the current Chart Supplement before departure.

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