McCrea Private

TA54 · Sterling City, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,358 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,424 ft 16/34
Runways
2

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at TA54. Nearby reporting stations: KSJT (35 NM), KBPG (39 NM), KSWW (45 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-19 · night begins 08:09 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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07:06 AM12:06Z
Sunrise07:30 AM12:30Z
Sunset07:44 PM00:44Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:09 PM01:09Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:09 PM → 07:06 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:44 PM → 06:30 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 257°downwind 347°base 077°final 167°45° entry16273409

RWY 16RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
167° true
Dimensions
3,424 × 40 ft
TPA
3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Dirt

Enter the right downwind (heading 347°) on the 45° at 3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
2,351 ft

Condition: Fair.

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

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

SJT 115.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SJT · San Angelo VORTAC 115.10 · 98X High r309° / 35.3 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA54 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
TA54
Coordinates
31.8147, -100.9118
Elevation
2,358 ft MSL
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
Activated
2020/10
Distance from city
4 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RANDY MCCREA
PO BOX 876, 1273 PRIVATE RD 300, STERLING CITY, TX
325-277-6135
Manager
ROSS MCCREA
PO BOX 91, 951 PRIVATE RD 300, STERLING CITY, TX
325-277-0320
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

Contact

  • RANDYMCC@WCC.NET

Nearby airports

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About TA54

McCrea (TA54) is an airport in Sterling City, TX, at 2,358 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,424 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA54, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does TA54 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at TA54?

McCrea has 2 runways; the longest is 3,424 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is TA54?

McCrea is in Sterling City, TX, at an elevation of 2,358 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.8147, -100.9118.

More about TA54

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 TA54 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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