5TE1
RAWLS RANCH
MARFA, TX
About Rawls Ranch
Rawls Ranch (5TE1) is a privately owned, non-towered airfield in Marfa, Texas. Four runways serve the field, with the longest being 08/26 at 3,722 by 75 feet of dirt, plus Runway 12/30 at 2,400 by 75 feet of dirt, Runway 03/21 at 1,800 by 75 feet of dirt, and 1 more runway.
No published instrument approach procedures exist, so operations are conducted under visual flight rules. As a non-towered field, pilots coordinate their own traffic using standard see-and-avoid procedures. No fuel is on record at this facility. Prior permission from the owner is required before landing, as this is designated private use.
The airport sits at 4,520 feet above mean sea level. Pilots should monitor density altitude on hot days at this elevation.
Questions
- Where is Rawls Ranch (5TE1) located?
- Rawls Ranch is located in Marfa, TX.
- Is Rawls Ranch a public or private airport?
- Rawls Ranch (5TE1) is a private-use airport, so prior permission from the owner is required before landing.
- How many runways does Rawls Ranch have?
- Rawls Ranch has 4 runways. The longest is 08/26 at 3,722 feet of dirt, alongside 03/21, 12/30, and 17/35.
- What is the field elevation at Rawls Ranch?
- Rawls Ranch sits at 4,520 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Rawls Ranch have an instrument approach?
- No, Rawls Ranch has no published instrument approach procedures; it is used under visual flight rules.
- Does Rawls Ranch have an air traffic control tower?
- No, Rawls Ranch (5TE1) is a non-towered airport; pilots self-announce on the CTAF.