Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3TX9
- Coordinates
- 32.5276, -97.2808
- Elevation
- 710 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
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/06
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
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 | 06:22 AM | 11:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 3TX9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,800 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r144° / 16.7 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r187° / 22.3 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r205° / 23.8 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r215° / 28.9 NM |
| JEN · Glen Rose | VORTAC | 115.00 | r048° / 37.5 NM |
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 | r099° / 38.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3TX9. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- MOGAS
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OPERATION IS UNDER LETTER OF AGREEMENT.
- FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
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 3TX9 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 3TX9
Rafter J Airport (3TX9) is an airport in Burleson, TX, at 710 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3TX9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3TX9 have a control tower?
No. Rafter J Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3TX9?
Rafter J Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3TX9?
Rafter J Airport is in Burleson, TX, at an elevation of 710 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.5276, -97.2808.
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