West Kerr Ranch Airport (18TA), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
West Kerr Ranch (18TA) is a private-use airport near Junction, Texas, with a single paved runway. The field is unattended and sits roughly 99 nautical miles from the nearest metro area.
Runways
West Kerr Ranch Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 4,500 ft long and 48 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
West Kerr Ranch Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Kelly Field (KSKF), 76 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
West Kerr Ranch Airport averages 25.1 days above 90°F in August and 20.8 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.8°F, and January the coldest, at 60.8°F.
Weather station is 13.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
West Kerr Ranch Airport has published operating constraints in one category: other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
West Kerr Ranch Airport has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Rancho Paraiso, 17.66 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 18TA
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at 18TA.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at West Kerr Ranch (18TA)?
West Kerr Ranch has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs airport is KSKF, located about 75.57 nautical miles away, so operators must plan an intermediate stop for international arrivals.
What is the runway length at 18TA?
West Kerr Ranch airport has a single paved runway, 16/34, measuring 4,500 feet long and 48 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's longest paved surface, per its published field data.
Is West Kerr Ranch airport attended?
West Kerr Ranch (18TA) is unattended, listed with an UNATNDD attendance schedule. It is a private-use airport near Junction, Texas, so pilots should not expect ground personnel or services on site.