Marfa TARS Site
Daylight today(Oct 20, 2026, local time)
About 11h 18m 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 Marfa TARS Site
Marfa TARS Site is a balloonport in Shafter, United States. It sits at an elevation of 4,701 ft (1,433 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Brite Ranch Airport (US-4390), about 12.6 nm to the wsw.
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(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R6318 CONT | Special use | Restricted | GND | 14000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Marfa TARS Site.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Marfa TARS Site located?
Marfa TARS Site is balloonport located in Shafter, United States, at an elevation of 4,701 ft (1,433 m).
What time zone is Marfa TARS Site in?
Marfa TARS Site is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Marfa TARS Site?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Marfa TARS Site is approximately 6.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Marfa TARS Site?
The nearest airport to Marfa TARS Site is Brite Ranch Airport (US-4390), about 12.6 nm to the wsw, followed by Marfa Municipal Airport and Alfred Means Ranch Landing Strip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Marfa TARS Site data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.