SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024

Total Solar Eclipse:

April 8, 2024

–  Partial Eclipse Begins: 12:14 p.m. (CDT)

  Totality Begins: 1:32 p.m. (CDT)

–  Maximum Eclipse: 1:34 p.m. (CDT)

–  Totality Ends: 1:36 p.m. (CDT)

–  Partial Eclipse Ends: 2:55 p.m. (CDT)

–  Duration: 2 hours, 41 minutes

–  Totality: 3 minutes, 35 seconds

  • Aircraft Parking Available during Eclipse Event.
  • Reservations are required; call Boerne Stage Airfield FBO at: 830-981-2345
  • Parking fee is $100.
  • Call Lisa @ 830-981-2345 for details.

Departure Procedures

*All aircraft monitor CTAF 123.00 for taxi, takeoff, and landing

Taxi Procedures: 

17 Departure utilize taxiway A to taxiway H, runup on taxiway H

35 Departure utilize taxiway A to taxiway B, then back taxi on runway for 35 takeoff

VFR:

  • Receive AWOS on frequency 118.725
  • Report call sign, current position, and intentions before taxing onto runway 17-35
  • Ascertain by radio and by visual observation that no conflict is likely during takeoff
  • Report departure from the aerodrome traffic pattern
  • Monitor the designated CTAF frequency 123.0 until 5 miles from the airport, unless 14 CFR or local procedures require otherwise

IFR:

  • Obtain IFR Clearance

Clearance Delivery – San Antonio Approach (210) 805-5516

Flight Service – San Angelo (SJT) (800) 992-7433

San Antonio Approach/Departure Frequency – 125.1

  • Receive AWOS on frequency 118.725 
  • Report call sign, current position, and intentions before taxing onto runway 17-35
  • Monitor the designated CTAF frequency 123.0 until 5 miles from the airport, unless 14 CFR or local procedures require otherwise
  • Contact Departure Control

NO SAME DAY ARRIVALS OR DEPARTURES