Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3TA7
- Coordinates
- 33.1401, -97.8042
- Elevation
- 900 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/12
- Distance from city
- 12 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 01:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Plan a flight from 3TA7
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,500 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,500 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r172° / 23.8 NM |
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 | r012° / 26.7 NM |
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r313° / 28.8 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r290° / 34.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3TA7. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY.
- NSTD BCN FLASHING AMBER STROBE.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- ACTVT LIRL RY 17/35 & NSTD BCN - 123.6.
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 3TA7 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 3TA7
Jim Sears Airport (3TA7) is an airport in Paradise, TX, at 900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3TA7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3TA7 have a control tower?
No. Jim Sears Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3TA7?
Jim Sears Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3TA7?
Jim Sears Airport is in Paradise, TX, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.1401, -97.8042.
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