4m Ranch Airfield (48TE), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
4M Ranch Airfield, also known by its local identifier 48TE, is a private-use airport near Langtry, Texas, serving low-volume business aviation traffic in a remote stretch of the Texas borderlands. The field sits at 1,900 feet elevation and offers a single paved runway without a control tower or onsite attendance. Its closest customs option lies at KDRT, over 50 nautical miles away, reflecting the airfield's isolated setting relative to nearby ranch strips and the small municipal field at Ozona.
Runways
4m Ranch Airfield has one paved runway, 18/36, 4,998 ft long and 75 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
4m Ranch Airfield does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Del Rio International (KDRT), 51 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
4m Ranch Airfield recorded 38 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Traffic at 4M Ranch Airfield is concentrated in June, which accounts for the highest single-month volume of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 10 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 8.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
4m Ranch Airfield has published operating constraints in one category: access.
For clearance delivery, contact Laughlin Approach; when that approach control is closed, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
4m Ranch Airfield has five airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Nix River Ranch Strip, 18.37 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic does 4M Ranch Airfield (48TE) see?
4M Ranch Airfield is a private-use airport near Langtry, Texas, with light business aviation traffic. FAA TFMSC data shows 38 business aviation operations in 2025. Activity is spread unevenly across the year, with a noticeable rise in June. This is a low-volume field rather than a regularly scheduled destination.
Is there a control tower at 48TE?
4M Ranch Airfield has no operating control tower and is classified as unattended. Pilots operate under non-towered procedures on the single runway. For instrument approach coordination, the field is served through Laughlin Approach, with Houston ARTCC as a backup contact when that approach control is closed.
How long is the runway at 4M Ranch Airfield?
4M Ranch Airfield has one paved runway, 18/36, measuring 4,998 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field. The length and paved surface support a range of business aviation aircraft, though the airport itself remains private-use and unattended.
Where does 48TE handle customs clearance?
4M Ranch Airfield has no customs presence onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KDRT, located approximately 51 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near this Texas ranch airfield need to route through that facility rather than expecting service at 48TE itself.