38XS
San Rafael Ranch Airport
Santa Elena, TexasElevation 312 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
14/32
RWY 14
VGSIS2L
RWY 32
VGSIS2L
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
San Rafael Ranch Airport is in Santa Elena, Texas. Field elevation 312 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHAEL E. MAULE
Manager phone956-500-0166
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA38XS
SectionalBROWNSVILLE
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates26.8152, -98.4793
Distance from city5 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.8
UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›OWNER - ALFRED P. WEST, JR.
›FOR MIRL RWY 14/32 CALL 210-481-3410.
›U38 AWOS IS ASSOCIATED WITH AIRPORT 38XS.
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 38XS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 38XS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 38XS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 38XS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 38XS?
38XS sits at 312 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 38XS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.