La Esperanza Ranch Airport (TE29), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
La Esperanza Ranch (TE29) is a private airstrip serving a ranch property near Encinal, Texas, roughly 34 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. Business aviation traffic recorded by the FAA in 2025 totaled 55 operations, placing it among lower-volume fields in the region. The single asphalt runway, at 5,220 feet, is long enough to handle a range of business jets and turboprops calling on the property. The field is unattended and offers no on-site customs processing, with Laredo International Airport (KLRD) serving as the nearest customs option about 32 nautical miles away.
Runways
La Esperanza Ranch Airport has one paved runway, 13/31, 5,220 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
La Esperanza Ranch Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Laredo International (KLRD), 32 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
La Esperanza Ranch Airport recorded 55 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at La Esperanza Ranch (TE29) is concentrated toward the end of the year, with December accounting for the highest monthly count of operations recorded in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 14 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
La Esperanza Ranch Airport averages 30.1 days above 90°F in August, 4.4 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 99.7°F, and January the coldest, at 67.6°F.
Weather station is 11.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
La Esperanza Ranch Airport has published operating constraints in one category: other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
La Esperanza Ranch Airport has five airfields within 18 NM. The closest is Bella Vista Ranch, 2.92 NM west.
Part of the Texas Border area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of airport is TE29?
TE29, also known as La Esperanza Ranch, is a private-use airstrip near Encinal, Texas, at 861 feet elevation. It is unattended, with no on-field staffing at any time. The field is not open to public traffic and operates without a control tower. Pilots must have prior arrangement with the owner to use the strip.
What runway is available at La Esperanza Ranch?
La Esperanza Ranch offers a single paved runway, designated 13/31, measuring 5,220 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates a range of business aircraft operating into the strip. There is no secondary runway, so wind alignment along the 13/31 axis matters for arrival and departure planning at TE29.
Is fuel available at TE29?
No fuel type or availability is listed for La Esperanza Ranch in current data. Operators should plan to arrive with sufficient fuel reserves or arrange fueling logistics independently before flying into TE29. Given the private, unattended nature of the field, no on-site fuel services should be assumed.
Where is the nearest customs facility to La Esperanza Ranch?
The nearest customs-capable airport to La Esperanza Ranch is Laredo International Airport (KLRD), located approximately 32 nautical miles away. TE29 itself has no on-site customs processing. Operators requiring customs clearance near the border should plan to route through KLRD rather than expecting service at this private ranch strip.