Mesa Vista Ranch Airport (TX13), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Mesa Vista Ranch Airport (TX13) is a private-use airstrip near Pampa, Texas, at an elevation of 2,772 feet, operating without a control tower and without scheduled staffing. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows a small volume of business aviation activity, all of it recorded in a handful of months. The single paved runway spans 6,000 feet, matching the field's maximum paved distance, and clearance delivery is handled through Albuquerque ARTCC rather than an onsite tower.
Runways
Mesa Vista Ranch Airport has one paved runway, 01/19, 6,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete 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
Mesa Vista Ranch Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rick Husband Amarillo International (KAMA), 52 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mesa Vista Ranch Airport recorded 10 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Recorded business aviation traffic at TX13 in 2025 was concentrated in May, June, July, and December, with no operations reported in the other months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Mesa Vista Ranch Airport averages 0.1 snow days in January.
Weather station is 19.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mesa Vista Ranch Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
PAPI is pilot-activated on runways 01 and 19. High-intensity runway lighting serves runway 01/19. The windsock is lit and activated on frequency 121.6.
A BPC AWOS-3PT weather observation station, broadcasting on 118.1, is associated with Mesa Vista Ranch Airport (TX13).
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mesa Vista Ranch Airport has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Perry Lefors Field (KPPA), 16.67 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic does TX13 handle?
Mesa Vista Ranch Airport (TX13) is a private-use field near Pampa, Texas, recording only 10 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. All recorded movements were business aviation, with no other traffic categories reported. This low volume reflects its status as a private ranch airstrip rather than a public-use facility.
Is there fuel available at Mesa Vista Ranch Airport?
Fuel availability is not published for Mesa Vista Ranch Airport (TX13). The field is unattended, with no fixed staffing schedule reported. Operators planning a stop here should arrange fuel elsewhere and treat this airport as a bring-your-own-support location.
What runway does TX13 offer?
Mesa Vista Ranch Airport (TX13) has a single runway, 01/19, measuring 6,000 feet long and 100 feet wide with a concrete surface. It is lit with high-intensity runway lighting on 01/19 and PAPI on both ends, and the windsock is also lit. The runway length matches the airport's maximum paved distance.
Where would a flight clear customs near Mesa Vista Ranch Airport?
Mesa Vista Ranch Airport (TX13) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is KAMA, located approximately 52 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance should plan their routing through that airport rather than this one.