KDZB

MVFR

HORSESHOE BAY RESORT

HORSESHOE BAY · TEXAS

Elev
1,093'
Longest RWY
5,977'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDZB
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,093'
MSL · field 1,093' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KDZB

Current METAR

Observed 17:55Z

KDZB 271755Z AUTO 17004KT 5SM HZ SCT035 31/21 A2985 RMK AO2 T03100206 10310 20237
Wind
170° @ 4 kt
Visibility
5 SM
Temp / Dew
31°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
3,362 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
MVFR

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

Airport manager

Name
LOUIS JENNINGS
Address
112 S. DAKOTA, HORSESHOE BAY TX 78657

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT
SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 4 kt
RWY 17
174°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 174° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,093 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored174° / 354°5,977 ftASPH35 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
3541', tree, 900' from thr, 87' R of cntrln, slope 17

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

Chart Supplement
KDZB · 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
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Touch-and-go and training flights are prohibited.Show FAA
  • Runway 17 has a 35 feet power line 375 feet right of centerline, parallel to runway 17 end north 3600 feet.Show FAA
  • Deer are in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Runway 17 has a feet drop off.Show FAA
  • Runway 17 is preferred for departure.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Show FAA
  • High intensity runway lights for runway 17/35 are preset to low intensity; to increase intensity activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17There is a 6 feet tower 5 feet distance, 82 feet right.Show FAA
  • 35There is 4 feet rising terrain 0 to 200 feet distance 204 feet left.Show FAA
  • 35Right traffic is not marked on the ground.Show FAA
  • 17Approach slope is zero to one to displaced threshold; there is a 10 feet stone wall 190 feet right. Fifty to one based on straight out.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDZB

Answer card
ICAO
KDZB
Name
HORSESHOE BAY RESORT
Location
HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS
Elevation
1,093 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,093 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,977 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
170° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport sits in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. The field elevation is 1,093 ft MSL. It has one asphalt runway, 17/35, at 5,977 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Runway 17 is the preferred departure runway. The field also has a few operational items that matter on a first visit. Touch-and-go and training flights are prohibited. Deer are reported in the vicinity of the runway. Runway 17 has lighting that starts at low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity. There is also a power line, a stone wall near the 17 approach path and rising terrain near the 35 end. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go if you need the latest on any local procedures or restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KDZB Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport?
KDZB has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 5,977 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there a tower at Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport?
No tower is published for KDZB. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for self-announce traffic and local coordination.
What is the pattern altitude at KDZB?
The published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KDZB have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KDZB. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
Which FBO is on the field at Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport?
Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (830) 598-6386 for current service details.
Are touch-and-goes allowed at KDZB?
No. Touch-and-go and training flights are prohibited at KDZB. Plan a full-stop arrival and departure.
Which runway should I use for departure at KDZB?
Runway 17 is the preferred departure runway. Review the published obstructions and local conditions before using either end.
What hazards should I watch for on final to KDZB?
The published remarks note a stone wall near the 17 approach path. They also note a power line near Runway 17, deer in the vicinity and rising terrain near the 35 end. Check the current Chart Supplement and brief the approach carefully before arrival.

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