Airport information
- FAA LID
- 23TA
- Coordinates
- 33.4873, -96.4558
- Elevation
- 705 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/03
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunrise | 06:16 AM | 11:16Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 23TA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,000 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 100 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 75 ft, 400 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYP · Bonham | VORTAC | 114.60 | r249° / 11.5 NM |
| URH · Texoma | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r182° / 27.6 NM |
| MJF · Arvilla | TACAN | 109.60 | r317° / 32.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 23TA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
Nearby airports
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 23TA 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.
About 23TA
Rowland R Airfield (23TA) is an airport in Whitewright, TX, at 705 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 23TA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 23TA have a control tower?
No. Rowland R Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 23TA?
Rowland R Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 23TA?
Rowland R Airfield is in Whitewright, TX, at an elevation of 705 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4873, -96.4558.
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