Charping Private

5TA1 · Temple, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
683 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,200 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
7E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 5TA1. Nearby reporting stations: KTPL (2 NM), KHLR (16 NM), KILE (16 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-19 · night begins 07:55 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:52 AM11:52Z
Sunrise07:16 AM12:16Z
Sunset07:30 PM00:30Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:55 PM00:55Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:55 PM → 06:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:30 PM → 06:16 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 100°downwind 010°base 280°final 190°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
190° mag · 197° true
Dimensions
2,200 × 60 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 010°) on the 45° at 1,700 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 5TA1 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 5TA1 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

GRK 111.80 · ACT 115.30 · AGJ 112.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GRK · Gray VOR/DME 111.80 · 55X Terminal r058° / 23 NM
ACT · Waco VORTAC 115.30 · 100X High r185° / 29 NM
AGJ · Gooch Springs VORTAC 112.50 · 72X High r084° / 37.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5TA1 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
5TA1
Coordinates
31.1935, -97.4072
Elevation
683 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
SAN ANTONIO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1980/12
Distance from city
6 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CHARPING FIELD
1018 S 9TH ST, TEMPLE, TX
254-223-0979
Manager
JIMMY GLOVER
1018 S 9TH ST, TEMPLE, TX
254-223-0979
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Contact

  • JIMMY.MEDIC.GLOVER@GMAIL.COM DAVID CARTER <DCARTER204040@GMAIL.COM>

Nearby airports

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About 5TA1

Charping (5TA1) is an airport in Temple, TX, at 683 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5TA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 5TA1 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 5TA1?

Charping has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 5TA1?

Charping is in Temple, TX, at an elevation of 683 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.1935, -97.4072.

More about 5TA1

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 5TA1 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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