Erco Field Private

0TA4 · Kaufman, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
395 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,742 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
6E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:47 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:15 AM11:15Z
Sunrise06:41 AM11:41Z
Sunset08:21 PM01:21Z
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08:47 PM01:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:47 PM → 06:15 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:21 PM → 05:41 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 234°downwind 324°base 054°final 144°45° entry1533

RWY 15RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
144° mag · 150° true
Dimensions
1,742 × 50 ft
TPA
1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
100 ft

Enter the right downwind (heading 324°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Approach obstacle
Fence, 5 ft, 100 ft from threshold

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CQY 114.80 · MJF 109.60 · CVE 116.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CQY · Cedar Creek VORTAC 114.80 · 95X Low r346° / 18.9 NM
MJF · Arvilla TACAN 109.60 · 33X r192° / 35.7 NM
CVE · Cowboy VOR/DME 116.20 · 109X High r120° / 39.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 0TA4 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
0TA4
Coordinates
32.4979, -96.2705
Elevation
395 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
DALLAS-FT WORTH
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT WORTH · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL IREG
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1991/12
Distance from city
6 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
WILLIAM R. BAYNE
12087 FM 2860, KAUFMAN, TX
214-932-5063
Manager
WILLIAM R. BAYNE
12087 FM 2860, KAUFMAN, TX
214-932-5063
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • STRIP MAY NOT BE MOWED, CLEAR OF LIVESTOCK OR EQUIPMENT.
  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Nearby airports

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About 0TA4

Erco Field (0TA4) is an airport in Kaufman, TX, at 395 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,742 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0TA4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 0TA4 have a control tower?

No. Erco Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 0TA4?

Erco Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,742 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 0TA4?

Erco Field is in Kaufman, TX, at an elevation of 395 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.4979, -96.2705.

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