E13 Crane County Airport

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 30

H/W +4 · X/W 5 kt L

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 00:53Z

KODO 280053Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 31/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP056 T03111056 $

Wind: 250° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 31°C / -6°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 5,199 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

E13 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMAF (MIDLAND INTL AIR AND SPACE PORT) · 32.9 NM away. Conditions at E13 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KMAF 272323Z 2800/2824 25012KT P6SM BKN250 FM280200 19007KT P6SM BKN250 FM281200 25008KT P6SM BKN250 FM281500 27017G25KT P6SM BKN250

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 02:00Z

Wind: 250° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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: 1 NM NW
VFR sectional: SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TODD SEABOURN
Phone: 432-631-5196
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

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

250° · 6 kt

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RWY 30

295°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30Favored	115° / 295°	4,258 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
12	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)	—	—
30	—	—	—	—	PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

E13 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

E13 · CHART_SUPP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.60

2F0·Iraan Municipal Airport·38.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.10

KODO·Odessa-Schlemeyer Field·30.6 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.60at2F0Iraan Municipal Airport38.8 nm
Jet A$7.10atKODOOdessa-Schlemeyer Field30.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Runway 33 has 126-foot unlighted temporary cranes occasionally in the approach.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
Runway 15 has a 75-foot powerline crossing the approach path 1,800 feet distant.Show FAA

Lighting notes

PAPI is available on runways 12 and 30. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 12 and 30 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

15There is a 10-foot road 135 feet distant and 125 feet left or right. There are 15-foot trees 156 feet distant and 125 feet left or right.Show FAA
30There is a 4-foot fence from 0 to 199 feet distant, 28 feet left and 135 feet right.Show FAA
15There is a 30-foot powerline across the approach.Show FAA
33The approach slope is 26 to 1 to the displaced threshold; temporarily 15 to 1 over a 126-foot unlighted oil rig.Show FAA
30The approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 75-foot building located 1,458 feet distant and 195 feet to the right.Show FAA

Other notes

MANAGERThe airport manager is the Parks Department manager.Show FAA

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: 9°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 250° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 30

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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