Gillespie County Airport (T82), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Gillespie County Airport (T82) serves Fredericksburg, Texas with a single paved runway and a business aviation traffic base that places it among the more active general aviation fields in the Texas Hill Country. The airport sits roughly 119 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area and operates without a control tower, relying on CTAF for traffic coordination. Fuel, including Jet A, is available around the clock through self-serve, with full service offered during the airport's daytime attended hours.
Runways
Gillespie County Airport has one paved runway, 14/32, 5,002 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Gillespie County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Gillespie County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is San Antonio International (KSAT), 48 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Gillespie County Airport recorded 4,801 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and November. Business aviation traffic at Gillespie County Airport concentrates in November, October, and May, according to 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 520 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Gillespie County Airport averages 27.7 days above 90°F in August and 13.1 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.2°F, and January the coldest, at 59.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Gillespie County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures and other notes.
There are also 30-foot trees 680 feet distant across the approach.
Runway 14/32 medium intensity runway lighting is preset to low intensity; activate CTAF to increase intensity.
A 3-foot fence is located 190-200 feet from the threshold, 216 feet to the right.
Voluntary noise abatement procedures are in effect; see the airport website. Avoid houses located 60 degrees at 0.35 nautical miles from the departure end of runway 14.
Fuel is available 24 hours via self-serve. Full service is available during attended hours.
A 75-foot tank is located 300 feet southeast of the rotating beacon.
Seasonal firefighting aircraft operations occur in and out of the airport.
For clearance delivery, if unable via ground communications outlet, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Gillespie County Airport has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Headwaters, 14.07 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does Gillespie County Airport (T82) have for business aircraft?
Gillespie County Airport, identified locally as T82, offers a single runway, 14/32, measuring 5,002 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets operating into the Fredericksburg, Texas area. The airport has no control tower, so arriving and departing traffic self-announces on CTAF. Runway lighting is MIRL, preset to low intensity, with pilot control available through CTAF to increase intensity as needed for night or low-visibility operations.
Is fuel available at T82 outside of staffed hours?
Yes, Gillespie County Airport maintains 24-hour self-serve fuel availability for both 100LL and Jet A. Full-service fueling is also offered, but only during the airport's attended hours, which run from 0800 to 1800 daily. This combination allows operators arriving outside the staffed window to still fuel their aircraft without waiting for the schedule to reopen. Dispatchers planning off-hour arrivals into T82 should plan on self-serve fuel and confirm quantity or card access ahead of time.
Does Gillespie County Airport have customs clearance on site?
Gillespie County Airport does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at KSAT, San Antonio International, approximately 48 nautical miles away. Flights requiring federal inspection on arrival need to route through KSAT or another customs-equipped airport before or after operating at Gillespie County. One remark in the airport's records notes that if a clearance delivery call cannot be completed via ground communications outlet, pilots should contact Houston ARTCC instead.
What time of year sees the most business aviation traffic at Gillespie County Airport?
Gillespie County Airport, known locally as T82, sees its heaviest business aviation traffic in November, October, and May, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data. November alone recorded 520 business aviation operations, the highest monthly total of the year, followed closely by October at 484 and May at 499. This pattern contrasts with quieter months like January and August, which saw noticeably fewer operations. Operators planning trips to Fredericksburg, Texas during these peak months should anticipate a busier ramp and radio environment than during the rest of the year.
Are there noise abatement procedures pilots should follow at T82?
Yes, Gillespie County Airport has voluntary noise abatement procedures in effect, with full details published on the airport's website. Pilots departing runway 14 are specifically asked to avoid overflying houses located 60 degrees at 0.35 nautical miles from the departure end. Compliance is voluntary rather than mandatory, but observing it helps maintain community relations around the Fredericksburg, Texas airport. Crews unfamiliar with the local procedure should review the airport website before departure to align their routing with the requested pattern.