Simaron Ranch Airport

Land redevelopment for non-aviation use. The property was sold or repurposed by the owner to create a large, private equestrian facility. A substantial covered riding arena and other equestrian structures were built directly on the former runway, making aviation operations impossible. The closure was a result of a change in land use, not due to an accident, safety issues, or military conversion.

The site has been completely transformed into a private equestrian center, which retains the name 'Simaron Ranch'. The former grass runway is no longer visible and its footprint is now occupied by a large covered riding arena, barns, stables, and fenced pastures. The original airport hangar may still exist on the property, but it has been repurposed for agricultural or equestrian storage.

Simaron Ranch Airport (formerly FAA identifier: 1TE2) was a well-regarded private-use airfield active from the early 1980s to the mid-2000s. It was reportedly established and owned by a Continental Airlines pilot. The facility featured a single, well-maintained 3,000-foot turf runway (16/34) and at least one hangar. It served as a base for general aviation aircraft and was known within the local flying community as a scenic and pristine private strip, representative of the numerous small, private airfields that once dotted the landscape around major Texas cities.

None. There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airport. The significant and permanent construction of the equestrian facility on the former runway makes a return to aviation use infeasible without complete demolition of the current structures.