Vaca Moo Airport

Ben Wheeler, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

TA37

IATA

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Elevation

- ft

Region

US-TX

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: TA37

Location: 32.428021° N, -95.71258° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Vaca Moo Airport (TA37) in Ben Wheeler, Texas, is overwhelmingly praised by general aviation pilots and visitors for its exceptionally welcoming and community-focused atmosphere. Traveler sentiment is highly positive, driven by the owner's renowned hospitality and the unique, intimate experience offered at this private airfield.

What Travelers Love
  • Exceptional Hospitality: The owner, Carlos Rodriguez-Botet, is frequently highlighted for his generosity, offering free hangars, transportation to local restaurants, camping options, and even refuge for aircraft during hurricane season.
  • Well-Maintained Grass Runway: Pilots appreciate the flat, smooth, 2,480-foot grass runway and the convenience of an adjacent 2,500-foot-by-50-foot grass taxiway, a feature specifically added by the owner for improved safety and ease of use.
  • Unique Amenities & Community: The airport fosters a strong sense of community, with pilots coming from all over the country. Notable features include a government weather station (rare for a private airport) and a distinctive Texas Longhorn cow wind indicator.
  • Educational Opportunities: Plans are in place to add a full-motion flight simulator to further aviation education and training.
Common Complaints
  • No On-Site Fuel: A frequent observation is the absence of fuel services directly at the airport.
  • Private, Unattended Operations: As a private airport, landing requires prior permission, and the facility is generally unattended, which means no continuous staff presence for immediate assistance.

Vaca Moo Airport stands out as a unique destination in the general aviation community, highly recommended for its warm hospitality, well-maintained facilities for private aircraft, and strong community spirit, despite not offering commercial services or on-site fuel.

Last updated: 67 days ago

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