MX-0508
El Palmar Ranch Airstrip
Ciudad Mante, TamaulipasElevation 394 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 0322°T
Displaced threshold230 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21202°T
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
El Palmar Ranch Airstrip is in Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas. Field elevation 394 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerWENDY WATSON
Manager phone205-338-9456
AttendedALL SUN, UNTNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMX-0508
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionTamaulipas
CountryMexico
Coordinates22.7971, -99.1409
Distance from city3 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.050
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.050
CTAF
CTAF
123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC BIRMINGHAM APCH AT 205-769-3890/3891.
›RWY 03 APCH RATIO 24:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF.
›GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725 THRU BIRMINGHAM (BMH) CLEARANCE DELIVERY.
›CONTACT PERSON: ERSKINE FUNDERBURG; CHAIRMAN ST. CLAIR COUNTY ARPT AUTHORITY.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›100LL FUEL AVBL 24/7 WITH CC.
›FOR JET FUEL AFT HRS CALL 205-229-6668.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MX-0508 have a METAR?
Yes. MX-0508 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MX-0508 have a TAF?
When MX-0508 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 MX-0508?
MX-0508 sits at 394 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MX-0508?
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.