Lajitas International (T89), Texas
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Overview
Lajitas International (T89) is a public-use general aviation airport in Lajitas, Texas, situated near the Big Bend region along the US-Mexico border area. The field serves as a business aviation gateway for visitors to the surrounding ranch and state park land, with FAA TFMSC data recording 1,075 total operations and 640 business aviation operations in 2025. Given the border proximity, customs clearance is not available onsite, and the airport sits roughly 176.79 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area.
Runways
Lajitas International has one paved runway, 07/25, 6,501 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lajitas International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lajitas International does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Presidio Lely International (KPRS), 41 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lajitas International recorded 640 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Lajitas Intl concentrates in the spring and fall shoulder months, particularly October, March, and November, while summer months see markedly reduced activity.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 86 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lajitas International averages 29.9 days above 90°F in August and 14.2 freeze days in January. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 102.4°F, and January the coldest, at 67.9°F.
Weather station is 3.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lajitas International has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
For night operations, medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) on runway 7/25 is activated via CTAF. Taxiway lights are available on request.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Advance notice is required for all incoming traffic.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lajitas International has five airfields within 48 NM. The closest is Big Bend Ranch State Park, 17.54 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway configuration at Lajitas International (T89)?
Lajitas International operates a single runway, 07/25, measuring 6,501 feet long and 100 feet wide. The surface is concrete, and it is the only paved runway at the field, also matching the airport's listed max paved length. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option, so wind conditions on 07/25 dictate operational flexibility. Pilots should plan approaches accounting for this single-strip layout at this non-towered field.
Is Lajitas International (T89) a towered airport, and what frequency should pilots use?
Lajitas International is a non-towered airport, so arriving and departing traffic self-announce and coordinate on CTAF. The field uses MIRL (medium intensity runway lighting) on runway 7/25 for night operations, activated via CTAF. Taxiway lights are available on request rather than continuously operating. Pilots planning night arrivals or departures at T89 should be prepared to trigger and manage lighting through the common frequency.
What are the customs procedures for arriving at Lajitas International (T89)?
Lajitas International does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KPRS, located approximately 41.32 nautical miles away. Aircraft requiring customs clearance need to route through that facility rather than clearing directly at T89. Additionally, the airport remarks note that advance notice is required for all incoming traffic, which operators should factor into flight planning regardless of customs needs.
What fuel is available at Lajitas International (T89)?
Lajitas International offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field maintains an attendance schedule of 0800 to 1700 daily, all days of the week, which governs when fuel services and field support are staffed. Outside these hours, pilots should not assume fuel availability or field attendance. This schedule applies year-round at T89 according to the airport's published attendance data.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Lajitas International (T89)?
Business aviation traffic at Lajitas International shows clear seasonal concentration, with October, March, and November recording the highest monthly operations at 86, 81, and 80 respectively. Summer months are notably quieter, with July recording only 4 operations and June recording 14. This pattern suggests operators favor cooler shoulder-season months over the peak summer heat at T89. Total annual business aviation operations for 2025 were 640 out of 1,075 total operations, per FAA TFMSC data.