Ruby Field Private

TX39 · Era, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
650 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,800 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
6E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:53 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:16 AM11:16Z
Sunrise06:43 AM11:43Z
Sunset08:26 PM01:26Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 084°downwind 354°base 264°final 174°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
174° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
1,800 × 100 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 354°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

UKW 117.15 · FUZ 115.70 · TTT 113.10 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
UKW · Bowie VORTAC 117.15 · 118Y High r091° / 28.8 NM
FUZ · Ranger VORTAC 115.70 · 104X High r348° / 35.5 NM
TTT · Maverick VOR/DME 113.10 · 78X High r338° / 38 NM
CVE · Cowboy VOR/DME 116.20 · 109X High r328° / 39.3 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX39 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
TX39
Coordinates
33.4772, -97.2506
Elevation
650 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
DALLAS-FT WORTH
Airport use
Private
Status
Closed indefinitely
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT WORTH · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2000/06
Distance from city
4 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOHN M. HUDGINS
1412 BOLIVAR, DENTON, TX
940-382-8169
Manager
JOHN M. HUDGINS
1412 BOLIVAR, DENTON, TX
940-382-8169
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • ALL PATTERNS TO EAST OF RY.
  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Nearby airports

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About TX39

Ruby Field (TX39) is an airport in Era, TX, at 650 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX39, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does TX39 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at TX39?

Ruby Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is TX39?

Ruby Field is in Era, TX, at an elevation of 650 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4772, -97.2506.

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