Oldham County

E52 · Vega, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,995 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,200 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
9E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at E52. Nearby reporting stations: KHRX (23 NM), KTDW (28 NM), KAMA (34 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:18 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:09 AM12:09Z
Sunrise07:34 AM12:34Z
Sunset07:52 PM00:52Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:18 PM01:18Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:18 PM → 07:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:52 PM → 06:34 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 081°downwind 351°base 261°final 171°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
171° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
4,200 × 60 ft
TPA
5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 351°) on the 45° at 5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
3,995 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Pline, 32 ft, 1,133 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 29:1 slope to clear

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 20k.

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

PNH 116.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PNH · Panhandle VORTAC 116.60 · 113X High r262° / 34.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
E52
Coordinates
35.2307, -102.3988
Elevation
3,995 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
Sectional chart
ALBUQUERQUE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
FTW
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1970/05
Distance from city
2 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 17; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17: 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
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
OLDHAM COUNTY
OLDHAM CO COURTHOUSE, VEGA, TX
806-639-2147
Manager
JUDGE SHAWN BALLEW
PO BOX 195, VEGA, TX
806-639-2145
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 17; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL 24 HR SELF SERVE.

Contact

  • AMGR CELL 806-382-3883

Nearby airports

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About E52

Oldham County (E52) is an airport in Vega, TX, at 3,995 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for E52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does E52 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at E52?

Oldham County has 1 runway; the longest is 4,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is E52?

Oldham County is in Vega, TX, at an elevation of 3,995 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.2307, -102.3988.

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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 E52 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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