KDZB Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport

Before you fly into KDZB

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,093'

MSL · field 1,093' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 17

H/W +8 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KDZB

Current METAR

Observed 03:35Z

KDZB 120335Z AUTO 16009G16KT 7SM CLR 28/23 A2988 RMK AO2 T02820225

Wind: 160° @ 9G16 kt
Visibility: 7 SM
Temp / Dew: 28°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 29.88 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,965 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KDZB does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KAUS (AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTL) · 40.9 NM away. Conditions at KDZB may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 21:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KAUS 112057Z 1121/1224 16010G20KT P6SM SCT040 FM120300 15009KT P6SM SCT050 FM120500 17007KT P6SM BKN015 FM121500 16009KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 FM121700 16012G22KT P6SM BKN035

BASEVFR

11 21:00Z–12 03:00Z

Wind: 160° at 10 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 4,000 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: 0 NM N
VFR sectional: SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC: ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility: SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: LOUIS JENNINGS
Phone: 830-598-6386
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

160° · 9 kt

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RWY 17

174°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	174° / 354°	5,977 ft	ASPH	35 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
35	—	—	—	—	—	—	41', 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KDZB HORSESHOE BAY RESORT in HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS, showing runways 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

KDZB · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

KDZB · 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: 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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.75

KRYW·Lago Vista Airport·20.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.50

KGRK·Killeen Regional Airport·42.4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center 122.800(830) 598-6386 WebsiteTitan3d ago	$8.52	—

Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center
122.800(830) 598-6386
100LL
$8.52
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.75atKRYWLago Vista Airport20.2 nmsave $3.77
Jet A$6.50atKGRKKilleen Regional Airport42.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

DEER INVOF OF RWY.
RWY 17 FT DROP OFF.
FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
TGL AND TRNG FLTS PROHIBITED.
RWY 17 PREFERRED FOR DEP.
RWY 17, 35 FT PLINE, 375 FT R OF CNTRLN, PARL TO RWY 17 END NORTH 3600 FT.

Lighting notes

ROTG BCN OPRS 24/7.
HIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

176 FT TWR 5 FT DSTC, 82 FT R.
354 FT RISING TRRN 0-200 FT DSTC 204 FT L.
35RIGHT TFC NOT MKD ON GND.
17APCH SLOPE 0:1 TO DSPLCD THR; 10 FT STONE WALL 190 FT R. 50:1 BASED ON STRAIGHT OUT.

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: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 9 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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