Armstrong Ranch Airport (47TX), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Armstrong Ranch, listed under local identifier 47TX, is a privately used airport near Armstrong, Texas, sitting at 27 feet elevation with a single paved runway. The field is unattended and does not have an air traffic control tower, placing it in a category of low-traffic general aviation strips serving private operations. Its nearest customs facility is KEBG, roughly 35 nautical miles away, relevant for any operator considering an international routing through this airport.
Runways
Armstrong Ranch Airport has one paved runway, 11/29, 4,000 ft long and 30 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Armstrong Ranch Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is South Texas International at Edinburg (KEBG), 35 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Armstrong Ranch Airport recorded 4 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February. All recorded business aviation traffic at Armstrong Ranch occurred in February 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Armstrong Ranch Airport averages 30.0 days above 90°F in August and 3.5 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97.5°F, and January the coldest, at 69.7°F.
Weather station is 6.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Armstrong Ranch Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: environmental and other notes.
Wildlife and livestock are present in the vicinity of the runway.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Armstrong Ranch Airport has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is El Coyote Ranch, 25.01 NM west.
Part of the Rio Grande Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of airport is Armstrong Ranch (47TX)?
Armstrong Ranch (47TX) is a privately used airport near Armstrong, Texas, with a single paved runway. The field is unattended, meaning pilots should not expect on-site personnel or services. It sits at 27 feet elevation and operates without an air traffic control tower. Traffic volume is low, consistent with its private-use designation.
How long is the runway at 47TX?
Armstrong Ranch has one runway, designated 11/29, measuring 4,000 feet long and 30 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the airport, and its length matches the maximum paved distance recorded for the field. There is no secondary or crosswind runway available at 47TX.
Is fuel available at Armstrong Ranch?
Fuel type data is not specified for Armstrong Ranch (47TX) in available records. Given the airport's private-use status and unattended schedule, pilots should plan fuel needs before arrival rather than expecting services on site. The nearest customs facility, KEBG, lies approximately 35.30 nautical miles away for any international arrival needs.
What operational hazards are noted at 47TX?
Pilots operating at Armstrong Ranch should be aware of wildlife and livestock in the vicinity of the runway, as noted in airport remarks. Clearance delivery for the field is handled through Houston ARTCC rather than a local tower, since the airport is unattended. These factors are relevant for both arrival planning and taxi operations at 47TX.