E30

VFR

BRUCE FLD

BALLINGER · TEXAS

Elev
1,738.5'
Longest RWY
3,909'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into E30
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,738.5'
MSL · field 1,738.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +1 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF E30

E30 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCOM (COLEMAN MUNI) · 30.9 NM away. Conditions at E30 may differ.

METAR · KCOM

Observed 22:35Z

KCOM 272235Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 35/06 A2979 RMK AO2 T03450055 PWINO
Wind
250° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
35°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,717 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
5 NM SW
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ELLEN MCKINNON
Address
P.O. BOX 497, PO BOX 497, BALLINGER TX 76821

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 4 kt
RWY 17
172°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 172° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,739 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored172° / 352°3,909 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 520' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
E30 · IAP
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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
100LL
Other services
AGRI

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

  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact San Angelo Approach at 432-563-2123. When approach is closed contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
  • For the airport attendant call 325-977-9754.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are active from dusk to dawn and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service 100LL fuel is available with credit card payment.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 17/35Vegetation is growing through the pavement on runway 17/35.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E30

Answer card
ICAO
E30
Name
BRUCE FLD
Location
BALLINGER, TEXAS
Elevation
1,738.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,738.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,909 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

BRUCE FLD sits in Ballinger, Texas. The field elevation is 1,738.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 3,909 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport uses CTAF 122.9. San Angelo Approach is listed on 125.35 and 354.1 for approach and departure work. The published remarks also say the runway lights on 17/35 are medium intensity and run from dusk to dawn on CTAF control. That matters if you plan a night arrival.

Bruce Field is the on-field FBO. It carries self-serve 100LL with credit card payment. The airport attendant can be reached at 325-977-9754. Clearance delivery is handled through San Angelo Approach at 432-563-2123. If approach is closed, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. Vegetation is also growing through the pavement on runway 17/35. Check the runway condition before you commit to the strip.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at E30 Bruce Field?
Bruce Field has one runway, 17/35. It is 3,909 ft long and asphalt.
Does Bruce Field have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for E30. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Bruce Field?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for E30. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Bruce Field towered?
No. E30 is an uncontrolled airport with CTAF 122.9.
Which FBO is on the field at E30?
Bruce Field is the on-field FBO. It carries self-serve 100LL with credit card payment. Call 325-365-3511 for current fuel and service details.
Are the runway lights at Bruce Field pilot controlled?
The medium intensity runway lights on 17/35 are active from dusk to dawn and are controlled by CTAF. Plan your night arrival with that in mind.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at Bruce Field?
Deer are reported on and near the airport. Vegetation is also growing through the pavement on runway 17/35, so inspect the runway condition carefully and verify current status with the airport operator if needed.
Who handles clearance delivery for Bruce Field?
Clearance delivery is through San Angelo Approach at 432-563-2123. If approach is closed, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.

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