Airports / Texas / CZT
Dimmit County Airport.
Carrizo Springs, Texas · 599 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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3 ratings
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Operators based
599
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
38 nm
To the nearest alternate
Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS).
Overview
Located in Carrizo Springs, Texas, Dimmit County Airport (KCZT / CZT) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 599 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list CZT as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS, 38 nm), Laredo International Airport (LRD, 62 nm), and Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD, 66 nm). The field has a single 5,003-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from CZT are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CZT to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KCZT
IATA
CZT
FAA / Local
CZT
Elevation
599 ft
Coordinates
28.5222° N · 99.8236° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 599 ft, CZT sits lower than 55% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,003 ft
- 13/315,003 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,003 ft
CZT's 5,003 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 38nmPDSPiedras Negras International AirportPiedras Negras
- 62nmLRDLaredo International AirportLaredo
- 66nmNLDQuetzalcóatl International AirportNuevo Laredo
- 71nmDLFLaughlin Air Force BaseDel Rio
- 77nmDRTDel Rio International AirportDel Rio
- 83nmACNCiudad Acuña International AirportCiudad Acuña
Location
Open the full mapKCZT · Dimmit County Airport · Carrizo Springs, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CZT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 151 nm | 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 248 nm | 59m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 302 nm | 1h 6m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 692 nm | 2h 1m |
| Denver (DEN) | 722 nm | 2h 5m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 732 nm | 2h 6m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 754 nm | 2h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 807 nm | 2h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CZT?
- Dimmit County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,003 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CZT?
- Dimmit County Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,003 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CZT?
- The closest alternate is Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS), about 38 nm away, followed by Laredo International Airport (LRD) at 62 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CZT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 59m (248 nm), Dallas about 1h 6m (302 nm), Scottsdale about 2h 1m (692 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.