New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ)
Medium airport · New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | New Braunfels National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBAZ |
| Elevation | 651 ft (198 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°42'16" W 98°2'32" 29.70450, -98.04220 |
| Location | New Braunfels, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,503 ft (1982 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,364 ft (1635 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
New Braunfels National Airport at a glance
New Braunfels National Airport is a medium airport in New Braunfels, Texas, United States. The field elevation of 651 ft (198 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBAZ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 6,503 ft (1982 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBAZ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to New Braunfels National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Regional Airport | KHYI | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Randolph Air Force Base | KRND | 30 km (16 NM) |
| San Antonio International Airport | KSAT | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Stinson Municipal Airport | KSSF | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Lackland Air Force Base | KSKF | 63 km (34 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for New Braunfels National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 651 ft field elevation of New Braunfels National Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about New Braunfels National Airport
What is the ICAO code of New Braunfels National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of New Braunfels National Airport is KBAZ, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is New Braunfels National Airport above sea level?
New Braunfels National Airport sits at an elevation of 651 feet (198 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is New Braunfels National Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.7045, -98.0422 — in New Braunfels, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Marcos Regional Airport, about 27 km away.
Does KBAZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBAZ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at New Braunfels National Airport?
New Braunfels National Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,503 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.