Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport

84R · Smithville, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
323 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,000 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
3E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:46 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:23 AM11:23Z
Sunrise06:49 AM11:49Z
Sunset08:20 PM01:20Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:46 PM01:46Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:46 PM → 06:23 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:20 PM → 05:49 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 079°downwind 349°base 259°final 169°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
169° mag · 172° true
Dimensions
4,000 × 75 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 349°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
323 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 106 ft, 2,200 ft from threshold, 30 ft L of centerline — 18:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
323 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Departure & arrival

“Austin”
App/Dep
120.875

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
270.25APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

CWK 112.80 · IDU 110.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CWK · Centex VORTAC 112.80 · 75X High r132° / 28.2 NM
IDU · Industry TACAN 110.20 · 39X r270° / 31.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
84R
Coordinates
30.0282, -97.1670
Elevation
323 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
Sectional chart
SAN ANTONIO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
SJT
Attendance
MON-SAT 0900-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1971/04
Distance from city
2 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17: 2-light PAPI (left) · 35: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF SMITHVILLE
PO BOX 449, SMITHVILLE, TX
512-237-3282
Manager
MR. SANDY MEYERSON
BOX 449, SMITHVILLE, TX
512-237-3282
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • WILDLIFE & LIVESTOCK INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC AUSTIN APCH AT 512-369-7865.

Lighting

  • SS-SR ACTVT MIRL RWY 17/35 - 123.3.

Attendance

  • AFTR HRS ATNDT 979-224-6304.

Nearby airports

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About 84R

Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport (84R) is an airport in Smithville, TX, at 323 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 84R, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 84R have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 84R?

Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 84R?

Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport is in Smithville, TX, at an elevation of 323 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.0282, -97.1670.

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