Fossil Creek Ranch Airport (TE78), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Fossil Creek Ranch is a private-use airport near Camp Wood, Texas, built around a single paved runway. It sits in ranch country with no onsite customs, tower, or continuous attendance.
Runways
Fossil Creek Ranch Airport has one paved runway, 04/22, 5,395 ft long and 75 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
Fossil Creek Ranch Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Del Rio International (KDRT), 51 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Fossil Creek Ranch Airport averages 26.3 days above 90°F in August and 14.7 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.6°F, and January the coldest, at 62.7°F.
Weather station is 6.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Fossil Creek Ranch Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Laughlin Approach. When Laughlin Approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC instead.
Runway lighting (MIRL) on runway 04/22 must be requested or activated by the pilot.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Fossil Creek Ranch Airport has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is Los Cerrito, 5.30 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at TE78
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at TE78.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs service at Fossil Creek Ranch (TE78)?
Fossil Creek Ranch has no customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is KDRT, located about 51 nautical miles away, so international arrivals must plan their clearance stop accordingly.
What runway does TE78 have and is it lit at night?
Fossil Creek Ranch has a single paved runway, 04/22, measuring 5,395 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. Pilots requiring runway lighting must arrange for MIRL activation on runway 04/22 in advance.
How do I get a clearance void time at Fossil Creek Ranch?
For clearance delivery at Fossil Creek Ranch, pilots should contact Laughlin Approach. When Laughlin Approach is closed, the alternate contact is Houston ARTCC.