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Randolph Air Force Base

Universal City, TexasElevation 761 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 8,352 ft

15R/33L
Dimensions
8,352 x 200 ft
Surface
Pem
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 15R
ILSLOC/GS
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33L
ILSLOC/GS
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
15L/33R
Dimensions
8,351 x 200 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 15L
ILSLOC/GS
Approach lightsALSF1
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33R
ILSILS
Approach lightsALSF1
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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

Randolph Air Force Base is in Universal City, Texas. Field elevation 761 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipAir Force owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOMMANDING OFFICER
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 1300–0100Z++
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKRND / RND
SectionalSAN ANTONIO
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.5297, -98.2789
Distance from city13 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
FREQUENCIES

Communications

39.21
SAN ANTONIO APP
APP
124.45
SAN ANTONIO APP
APP
27.18
ATIS
ATIS
33.835
CLNC DEL
CLD
127.1
SAN ANTONIO DEP
DEP
119.75
GND
GND
120.5
HANGOVER TWR
INFO
124.75
HANGOVER GND
MISC
23.98
PMSV METRO
PMSV
37.22
PTD
PTD
128.25
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RSTD: ARFF, USAF CORE SET 1, NFPA CAT 1-4.
›BEARING STRENGTH RWY 15L/33R: ST175 SBTT593 TRT585.
›BEARING STRENGTH RWY 15R/33L: ST175 DDT392.
›SERVICE-LGT: RWY 15L AND RWY 33R ILS AND PAPI GS ARE NOT COINCIDENTAL.
›JASU: 3(MC-2A) (GTC-85) 9(ESSEX B809) 6(SGNC)
›CAUTION: DURG VMC DEP ACFT MUST REMAIN BLO 1300 FT RY 15R/33L; 2100 FT RY CAUTION - DUR VMC DEP ACFT MUST REMAIN BLW 1300' RWY 15R-33L, 2100' RWY 15L-33R TIL PAST DEP END TO ENSURE SEPARATION FR VFR OVERHEAD TFC PAT UNLESS OTHERWISE CLEARED BY ATC.
›FLUID: SP PRESAIR LHOX LOX.
›OIL: O-133-148-156 SOAP-NOT AVBL WKEND.
›RSTD: PPR 48 HR PN RQR, CTC BASE OPS DSN 487-2943, C210-652-2943, AFLD MGR DSN 487-8160/8166, C210-652-8160/8166, PAX TERMINAL, DSN 487-5287, C210-652-5287.
›RSTD: ACFT MUST ADHERE TO PPR ARR BLOCK +/- 30 MIN OF SKED LDG.
›RSTD: EXP RADAR VECTOR FOR ILS OR VFR STR-IN APCH AND FULL STOP LDG DUR STU TRNG.
›MISC: ACFT WITH CODE 7 AND ABV CTC PTD WITH BLOCK TIME 60 MILES PRIOR LDG.
›NS ABTMT: DEP AND ARR ACFT WILL USE MIN PWR SETTINGS CONSISTENT WITH ACFT FLT MANUALS AND COMPLY WITH ALL ATC INSTR.
›SERVICE-LGT: ALS RWY 15L NSTD LEN 2100'.
›MISC: FLEET SVC AVBL 48 HR ADVANCE NTC. NO GLYCOL AVBL.
›BASH PH II IN EFF 1 MAR-31 MAY & 1 AUG-30 NOV, EXP HVY MIGRATION. YR ROUND BIRD ACT HIGHEST IN EARY-MID MORNING AND AFTER 2230Z++ DAILY.
›RSTD: RECOMMEND ALL WIDE BODY ACFT TAXI WITH INBOARD ENG ONLY ON TWYS A, D AND G.
›MISC: FLEET SVC UNAVBL.
›SERVICE-FUEL: A++.
›MILITARY SERVICE TRAN ALERT: DE-ICING UNAVBL. TRAN ACFT MUST USE FLW-ME TO PARK.
›SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
›MISC: RWY COND CODE (RWYCC) NOT RPTD.
›MISC: AIRFIELD MGMT DOES NOT HAVE ABILITY TO STORE COMSEC. JBSA COMD POST AT FT. SAM HOUSTON (FSH) IS DESIGNATED AS THE STORAGE DEPOSITORY POC FOR TSNT CLASSIFIED DCMTS/MTRL UP TO AND INCLG SECRET. MUST BE SMALL ENOUGH TO FIT THRU 2 IN SLOT. FOR TRNSPN TO JBSA COMD POST, BLDG 143, FSH, CTC RANDOLPH VEH DISPATCH AT DSN 487-3477 OR C210-652-3477. FOR ADNL INFO ON STORAGE FAC, CTC JBSA COMD POST AT DSN 473-9363 OR C210-221-9363.
›CLSD WEEKEND & FEDERAL HOL.
›FIRST 1000 FT RWY 15R & FIRST 2500 FT RWY 33L CONC; MIDDLE 4852 FT ASPH.
›TPA: RWY 15L/33R 2600 FT AGL OVERHEAD, RWY 15R-33L 1800 FT AGL.
›BAK-15 CHAG (250' OVRN).
›BAK-15 CHAG (250' OVRN).
›BAK-15 CHAG (250' OVRN).
›BAK-15 CHAG (250' OVRN).
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KRND on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KRND have a METAR?
Yes. KRND is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KRND have a TAF?
When KRND issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KRND?
KRND sits at 761 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KRND?
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.