Airports / Texas / RND
Randolph Air Force Base.
Universal City, Texas · 761 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KRND
IATA RND
0
Operators based
761
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Randolph Air Force Base (KRND / RND) sits in Universal City, Texas, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 761 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into RND for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are San Antonio International Airport (SAT, 10 nm), Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF, 15 nm), and New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ, 16 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,352-foot paved runway, RND can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from RND depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Universal City.
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Field capability
ICAO
KRND
IATA
RND
FAA / Local
RND
Elevation
761 ft
Coordinates
29.5297° N · 98.2789° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 761 ft, RND sits higher than 56% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,352 ft
- 15R/33L8,352 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15L/33R8,351 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,352 ft
RND's 8,352 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 10nmSATSan Antonio International AirportSan Antonio
- 15nmSSFStinson Municipal AirportSan Antonio
- 16nmKBAZNew Braunfels National AirportNew Braunfels
- 18nmSKFLackland Air Force BaseSan Antonio
- 31nmKHYISan Marcos Regional AirportSan Marcos
- 51nmAUSAustin Bergstrom International AirportAustin
Location
Open the full mapKRND · Randolph Air Force Base · Universal City, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RND on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 157 nm | 46m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 212 nm | 54m |
| Denver (DEN) | 695 nm | 2h 1m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 706 nm | 2h 3m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 720 nm | 2h 4m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 739 nm | 2h 7m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 741 nm | 2h 7m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 901 nm | 2h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RND?
- Randolph Air Force Base's longest paved runway is 8,352 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 RND?
- Randolph Air Force Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,352 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RND?
- The closest alternate is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), about 10 nm away, followed by Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) at 15 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RND to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 54m (212 nm), Denver about 2h 1m (695 nm), Nashville about 2h 3m (706 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.