MX-1780
Rancho La Encantada Airstrip
San Fernando, TamaulipasElevation 131 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 0450°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22230°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
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
Rancho La Encantada Airstrip is in San Fernando, Tamaulipas. Field elevation 131 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHRIS JOHNSON
Manager phone307-330-3408
AttendedDaily, 0600–1600
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMX-1780
SectionalCHEYENNE
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)CASPER
RegionTamaulipas
CountryMexico
Coordinates24.3870, -97.9471
Distance from city1 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 307-330-3408.
›TWR 305 FT ABV APCH END 14728 FT FM RWY END 90 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
›FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
›PAPI RWY 04 UNUSBL BYD 2 NM.
›FUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 4 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 04 & 22 OPR CONSLY.
›RIGHT TRAFFIC PATTERNS PERMS ON RWY 22 DEPARTURE DURING HEAVY WIND TO AVOID THE MOUNTAINS DUE TO SEVERE DOWN DRAFTS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MX-1780 have a METAR?
Yes. MX-1780 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MX-1780 have a TAF?
When MX-1780 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-1780?
MX-1780 sits at 131 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MX-1780?
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.