Rio Grande City TARS Site
Daylight today(Sep 6, 2026, local time)
About 12h 33m 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 Rio Grande City TARS Site
Rio Grande City TARS Site is a balloonport in Rio Grande City, United States. It sits at an elevation of 330 ft (101 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Rio Grande City Municipal Airport (K67R), about 9 nm to the s.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINGSVILLE 1 SR-2400 MON-FRI; SR-SS SAT & 1000-2400 SUN & BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 8000 ft MSL | FL180 |
| R6317 CONT | Special use | Restricted | GND | 15000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 312 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 344 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 344 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 417 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 440 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 453 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 449 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 295 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rio Grande City TARS Site.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rio Grande City TARS Site located?
Rio Grande City TARS Site is balloonport located in Rio Grande City, United States, at an elevation of 330 ft (101 m).
What time zone is Rio Grande City TARS Site in?
Rio Grande City TARS Site is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Rio Grande City TARS Site?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Rio Grande City TARS Site is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Rio Grande City TARS Site?
The nearest airport to Rio Grande City TARS Site is Rio Grande City Municipal Airport (K67R), about 9 nm to the s, followed by Ranchos Las Islas Airport and Diamond O Ranch Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Rio Grande City TARS Site data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.