Airport information
- FAA LID
- F53
- Coordinates
- 33.2154, -95.2374
- Elevation
- 412 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- NOTAM facility
- FTW
- Attendance
- UNATND
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1987/06
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Weather
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:43 AM | 10:43Z |
| Sunrise | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:02 PM → 05:43 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:33 PM → 05:12 AM
Plan a flight from F53
Runway 13/31
3,900 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Excellent) 13
- Heading
- 130° mag · 136° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
31
- Heading
- 310° mag · 316° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | 132.85 | FORT WORTH CNTR |
| UNIC | 123 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLR · Sulphur Springs | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r078° / 15.4 NM |
| UIM · Quitman | VOR-DME | 114.00 | r010° / 21.1 NM |
| PRX · Paris | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r145° / 22.3 NM |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Owner
FRANKLIN COUNTY
200 N. KAUFMAN, MOUNT VERNON, TX
903-537-2342
Manager
JOHN GANDY
PO BOX 989, MOUNT VERNON, TX
903-588-2643
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD A 90-DAY NOTICE IS FURNISHED FAA PRIOR TO ACTIVATION OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
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