E48

VFR

UPTON COUNTY

MC CAMEY · TEXAS

Elev
2,433'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
VFR sectional · E48
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,433'
MSL · field 2,433' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF E48

E48 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFST (FORT STOCKTON-PECOS COUNTY) · 37.5 NM away. Conditions at E48 may differ.

METAR · KFST

Observed 00:53Z

KFST 280053Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP044 T03221028
Wind
050° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
32°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,193 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 SW
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JUDGE DUSTY KILGORE
Address
205 E. 10TH ST, P.O. BOX 482, RANKIN TX 79778

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
050° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
E48 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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 clearance delivery contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity, use the CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERCounty judge and airport manager.Show FAA
  • MANAGERExtension 2.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · E48

Answer card
ICAO
E48
Name
UPTON COUNTY
Location
MC CAMEY, TEXAS
Elevation
2,433 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,433 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Upton County Airport (E48) is in Mc Camey, Texas. The field elevation is 2,433 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts provided, so verify the current runway layout before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest traffic pattern guidance before arrival. The published remarks also note runway lighting on 10/28. The medium intensity lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF if you need to increase the intensity.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Plan to confirm services with the airport operator or call the field on CTAF before departure. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. The airport sits in west Texas at a relatively high field elevation, so watch performance and density altitude on warm days. If you are new to the field, also verify the current runway status and any local procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at E48 Upton County Airport?
The field elevation is 2,433 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on hot west Texas days.
Is there a control tower at Upton County Airport?
No. E48 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls and runway coordination.
Does E48 have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at E48?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before arrival.
Which runway is lit at Upton County Airport?
The published remarks mention runway 10/28 lighting. The medium intensity lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF if you need to increase the intensity.
How do I get clearance delivery for E48?
The published remark says to contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures before departure.
Are there any on-field FBOs at E48?
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.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into Upton County Airport?
This is a non-towered field at 2,433 ft MSL in west Texas. Verify the current runway layout, traffic pattern and lighting details in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

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