5TE1

Rawls Ranch Airport

Marfa, TexasElevation 4,520 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

4 runways · longest 3,722 ft

17/35
Dimensions
1,600 x 75 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 17
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35
Traffic patternLeft
03/21
Dimensions
1,800 x 75 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 03
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21
Traffic patternLeft
08/26
Dimensions
3,722 x 75 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 08
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26
Traffic patternLeft
12/30
Dimensions
2,400 x 75 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 12
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Rawls Ranch Airport is in Marfa, Texas. Field elevation 4,520 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLUKE MEADER
Manager phone210-827-8642
AttendedDaily, DALGT
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5TE1
SectionalEL PASO
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.6502, -103.9500
Distance from city39 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

MUST HAVE PERMISSION TO LAND, NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR PERMISSION, PLEASE CONTACT LUKE MEADER, 210-827-8642.
OWNER LIVES ON ARPT.
OR 432-358-4418.
OR 432-358-4418.
FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5TE1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5TE1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5TE1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5TE1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5TE1?
5TE1 sits at 4,520 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5TE1?
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.