T50 Menard County Airport

Before you fly into T50

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,933'

MSL · field 1,933' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 15

H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF T50

T50 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJCT (KIMBLE COUNTY) · 25.4 NM away. Conditions at T50 may differ.

METAR · KJCT

Observed 01:51Z

KJCT 120151Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM FEW049 31/23 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP070 T03060228

Wind: 140° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 31°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 29.86 inHg
Clouds: FEW
Density alt: 4,391 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

T50 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KJCT (KIMBLE COUNTY) · 25.4 NM away. Conditions at T50 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KJCT 112320Z 1200/1224 18014G21KT P6SM SCT070 FM120700 15009KT P6SM BKN015 FM121700 15008KT P6SM SCT050

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 07:00Z

Wind: 180° at 14 kt gusting 21 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 7,000 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: 3 NM NW
VFR sectional: SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC: ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility: SJT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BRANDON CORBIN
Phone: 325-396-4789
Address: PO BOX 1038, MENARD TX 76859

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

140° · 8 kt

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RWY 15

147°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33Favored	147° / 327°	4,100 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	18', trees, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
33	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	12', road, 394' from thr, 141' R of cntrln, slope 16

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 T50 MENARD COUNTY in MENARD, TEXAS, showing runways 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

T50 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

T50 · 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: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.50

27R·Eldorado Airport·41.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.25

KSJT·San Angelo Jet Center·43.6 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.50at27REldorado Airport41.5 nm
Jet A$7.25atKSJTSan Angelo Jet Center43.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.

Lighting notes

MIRL RWY 15/33 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT CTAF. PAPI RWYS 15 & 33 OPRS CONSLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

158 FT FENCE 130 FT FROM THR.
15MARKINGS FADED-BARELY VISIBLE.
33MARKINGS FADED-BARELY VISIBLE.
15PAPI OTS
33PAPI OTS.
15APCH RATIO 26:1 AT DSPLCD THR OVR 25 FT TREE, 660 FT DSTC, 180 FT L.

Other notes

MANAGERCOUNTY JUDGE/ARPT.MGR

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · T50

Answer card

ICAO: T50
Name: MENARD COUNTY
Location: MENARD, TEXAS
Elevation: 1,933 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,933 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 4,100 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 8°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 15

Menard County Airport sits in Menard, Texas at 1,933 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 4,100 ft long and asphalt. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lighting on 15/33 is medium intensity. It starts at low intensity. You can increase it by keying the CTAF. The PAPI systems are listed as operating continuously, but the published remarks also say the PAPI on both runway ends is out of service. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current services. The published remarks also note birds in and around the airport. There is a 25-foot tree near the displaced threshold area for runway 15, plus an 8-foot fence near that threshold. Runway markings on both ends are faded and barely visible. The airport manager is the county judge. For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at T50 Menard County Airport?

T50 has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 4,100 ft long and asphalt. That is the only runway length to plan around here.

Is T50 towered or uncontrolled?

T50 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway coordination.

Does T50 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for T50. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.

What is the pattern altitude at T50?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published pattern altitude before arrival.

What should I know about runway 15/33 at T50?

Runway 15/33 has faded markings on both ends. The published remarks also call out a 25-foot tree near the runway 15 displaced threshold area and an 8-foot fence near that threshold.

Are there any lighting issues at T50?

The runway lights on 15/33 are medium intensity and start at low intensity. Key the CTAF to increase intensity. The published remarks also say the PAPI on both runway ends is out of service.

Which FBOs are on the field at T50?

No on-field FBOs are listed for T50. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at T50?

The published remarks direct pilots to Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center at 281-230-5622 for clearance delivery. Use that number if you need a clearance before departure.

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