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US-12690

Echtle Field

Castroville, TexasElevation 816 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,205 ft

09/27
Dimensions
1,205 x 40 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 09
RWY 27

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Echtle Field is in Castroville, Texas. Field elevation 816 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerKEITH ECHTLE
Manager phone210-844-5566
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-12690
SectionalSAN ANTONIO
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.3837, -98.8933
Distance from city2 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›KEITHECHTLE@GMAIL.COM
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-12690 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-12690 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-12690. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-12690 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-12690. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-12690?
US-12690 sits at 816 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-12690?
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.