Bailey Airport (2TS8), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bailey Airport (2TS8) is a private, non-towered field near Stockdale, Texas, roughly 36 nautical miles from customs clearance at KSAT. Its single asphalt runway serves general aviation traffic in an area shared with regular glider activity.
Runways
Bailey Airport has one paved runway, 15/33, 4,200 ft long and 25 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
Bailey Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is San Antonio International (KSAT), 36 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Bailey Airport averages 28.7 days above 90°F in August and 7.3 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97.4°F, and January the coldest, at 64.6°F.
Weather station is 6.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bailey Airport has published operating constraints in one category: access.
Caution: gliders operate daily from mid-morning to sunset, from early spring through late fall, with occasional activity during winter months.
For clearance delivery, contact San Antonio Approach.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bailey Airport has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Randolph AFB Aux (KSEQ), 20.82 NM north.
Part of the San Antonio area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 2TS8
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$600.00 catering order at 2TS8.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at 2TS8?
Bailey Airport (2TS8) has no onsite customs. The nearest customs facility is KSAT, located about 36 nautical miles away, so international arrivals must plan clearance there before or after using this strip.
What runway can I expect at Bailey Airport?
Bailey Airport (2TS8) has a single paved runway, 15/33, measuring 4,200 feet long and 25 feet wide with an asphalt surface. There is no tower, and the field is unattended, so operations follow non-towered procedures.
Are there any specific traffic hazards to plan for at 2TS8?
Yes, glider operations are a daily hazard at Bailey Airport from mid-morning to sunset, spanning early spring through late fall with occasional winter activity. Pilots should expect this traffic and coordinate clearance delivery through San Antonio Approach.