KRAS

IFR

MUSTANG BEACH

PORT ARANSAS · TEXAS

Elev
5'
Longest RWY
3,482'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KRAS
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,005'
MSL · field 5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KRAS

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KRAS 272355Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM OVC009 27/24 A2982 RMK AO2 T02670245 10284 20266 402840251
Wind
110° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,570 ft
Ceiling
900 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
BROWNSVILLE
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
RAS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS SHANKLIN
Address
710 W. AVE A, PORT ARANSAS TX 78373-4128

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
110° · 9 kt
RWY 12
120°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 120° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,005 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored120° / 300°3,482 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)
30PAPI 2-box left(3.2°)38', pline, 465' from thr, 325' 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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12
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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
PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • Runway 12 has a 3 foot drop off 40 feet from the runway end.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Corpus Christi Approach at 361-299-4230.Show FAA
  • Runway 30 has a 36 foot power line 1135 feet distant and a 50 foot power line 1770 feet distant.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours self service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12Obstacle clearance slope is 30 to 1 to displaced threshold on runway 12.Show FAA

Other notes

  • May be exempt under grandfather clause.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRAS

Answer card
ICAO
KRAS
Name
MUSTANG BEACH
Location
PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS
Elevation
5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,005 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,482 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
110° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Mustang Beach Airport sits in Port Aransas, Texas. Field elevation is 5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,482 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston ops unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is served by Mustang Beach Airport on the field. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours self-service. For clearance delivery, Corpus Christi Approach is listed in the remarks.

A few runway notes matter here. Runway 12 has a 30 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold. There is also a 3 ft drop off 40 ft from the runway end. Runway 30 has power lines 1,135 ft and 1,770 ft from the threshold. Pilots should brief the departure and arrival path carefully. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. If you need current operational details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KRAS Mustang Beach Airport?
KRAS has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,482 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there an ILS at KRAS?
No ILS approaches are published for KRAS. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KRAS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Mustang Beach Airport towered?
No. KRAS has no control tower. Expect CTAF operations and self-announce traffic.
Which FBO is on the field at KRAS?
Mustang Beach Airport is listed on field. It carries 100LL. The published phone number is (361) 749-4008.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at KRAS?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel is available 24 hours self-service. Confirm current availability with the FBO if you need it for a late arrival.
What runway hazards should I know about at KRAS?
Runway 12 has a 30 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold. Runway 12 also has a 3 ft drop off 40 ft from the runway end. Runway 30 has power lines 1,135 ft and 1,770 ft from the threshold.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KRAS?
The published remarks say to contact Corpus Christi Approach at 361-299-4230 for clearance delivery. For day-of changes, verify with the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator.

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