Hensarling Airport Private

47TS · Madisonville, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
315 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,600 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
7E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:43 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:16 AM11:16Z
Sunrise06:42 AM11:42Z
Sunset08:17 PM01:17Z
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08:43 PM01:43Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 163°downwind 073°base 343°final 253°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
253° mag · 260° true
Dimensions
2,600 × 40 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 073°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: 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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 47TS → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 47TS kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

LOA 110.80 · CLL 113.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LOA · Leona VORTAC 110.80 · 45X Low r142° / 5.2 NM
CLL · College Station VORTAC 113.30 · 80X Low r036° / 37.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 47TS — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
47TS
Coordinates
31.0480, -95.9177
Elevation
315 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL ALL
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1986/11
Distance from city
6 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
J. F. HENSARLING
RR 1 BOX 291A, BRENHAM, TX
409-348-6757
Manager
J. F. HENSARLING
PO DRAWER 160, MADISONVILLE, TX
409-348-6757
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.

Nearby airports

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About 47TS

Hensarling Airport (47TS) is an airport in Madisonville, TX, at 315 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 47TS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 47TS have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 47TS?

Hensarling Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 47TS?

Hensarling Airport is in Madisonville, TX, at an elevation of 315 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.0480, -95.9177.

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