Rancho Buena Vista Airport
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 13h 39m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Rancho Buena Vista Airport
Rancho Buena Vista Airport is a small airport in Bay View, United States. It sits at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,500 ft / 1,067 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Port Isabel Cameron County Airport (KPIL), about 5.7 nm to the ssw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 3,500 ft / 1,067 m | 100 ft | Turf | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 492 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 427 ft | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 387 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 26 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 39 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 30 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rancho Buena Vista Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rancho Buena Vista Airport located?
Rancho Buena Vista Airport is small airport located in Bay View, United States, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).
How many runways does Rancho Buena Vista Airport have?
Rancho Buena Vista Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,500 ft / 1,067 m.
What time zone is Rancho Buena Vista Airport in?
Rancho Buena Vista Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Rancho Buena Vista Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Rancho Buena Vista Airport is approximately 2.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Rancho Buena Vista Airport?
The nearest airport to Rancho Buena Vista Airport is Port Isabel Cameron County Airport (KPIL), about 5.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Reynolds Ranch Airport and Drennan Farm Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Rancho Buena Vista Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.