River Falls

H81 · Amarillo, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,585 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,015 ft 17/35
Runways
2

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at H81. Nearby reporting stations: KTDW (6 NM), KAMA (9 NM), KHRX (31 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:15 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:07 AM12:07Z
Sunrise07:32 AM12:32Z
Sunset07:50 PM00:50Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:15 PM01:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:15 PM → 07:07 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:50 PM → 06:32 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry17223504

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
180° true
Dimensions
6,015 × 60 ft
TPA
4,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
151 ft
CTAF
122.725

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 4,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
3,585 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 210 ft from threshold, 135 ft L/R of centerline

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

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

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.725
UNICOM
122.725

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

Nearby navigation aids

PNH 116.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PNH · Panhandle VORTAC 116.60 · 113X High r189° / 9.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
H81
Coordinates
35.0814, -101.7558
Elevation
3,585 ft MSL
Sectional chart
DALLAS-FT WORTH
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
H81
Attendance
ALL 0700-1900
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2011/07
Distance from city
9 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. CLICK PTT SLOWLY, NO MORE THAN ONCE PER SEC. on 122.725Chart Supplement ↗

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, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RIVER FALLS AIRPORT POA
13301 WILD HORSE TRL, AMARILLO, TX
806-670-5836
Manager
HANNES TRNKA
13301 WILD HORSE TRL, AMARILLO, TX
806-206-6525
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

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

Runways

  • RWY 17 DSPLCD THR MKD AT 415 FT, NOT LGTD. DAY LEN 6015 FT, NIGHT LEN 5000 FT.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. CLICK PTT SLOWLY, NO MORE THAN ONCE PER SEC.

Fuel

  • FOR FUEL CALL 806-306-6525.

Obstructions

  • 8 FT FENCE 180 FT FM THR, 135 FT L/R.
  • APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Nearby airports

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About H81

River Falls (H81) is an airport in Amarillo, TX, at 3,585 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,015 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for H81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does H81 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at H81?

River Falls has 2 runways; the longest is 6,015 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is H81?

River Falls is in Amarillo, TX, at an elevation of 3,585 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.0814, -101.7558.

More about H81

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 H81 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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