Baker's Place Private
TX61 · Elgin, TX · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:56 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:52 AM | 11:52Z |
| Sunrise | 07:16 AM | 12:16Z |
| Sunset | 07:32 PM | 00:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:56 PM | 00:56Z |
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Runways
RWY 15LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 157° true
- Dimensions
- 2,550 ft
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TURF
Enter the left downwind (heading 337°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,550 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX61
- Coordinates
- 30.3302, -97.4589
- Elevation
- 460 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for TX61.
Nearby airports
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About TX61
Baker's Place (TX61) is an airport in Elgin, TX, at 460 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,550 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX61, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at TX61?
Baker's Place has 1 runway; the longest is 2,550 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX61?
Baker's Place is in Elgin, TX, at an elevation of 460 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.3302, -97.4589.
More about TX61
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 TX61 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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