Airport information
- FAA LID
- 40TA
- Coordinates
- 31.3130, -96.2205
- Elevation
- 460 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/11
- Distance from city
- 5 SW
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 | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 02:00Z |
Plan a flight from 40TA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NE
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NE at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NE/SW
2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOA · Leona | VORTAC | 110.80 | r303° / 17.2 NM |
| GNL · Groesbeck | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r129° / 23.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 40TA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FENCE N AND S END OF RWY PRIVATE USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 40TA 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 40TA
Miles Field (40TA) is an airport in Jewett, TX, at 460 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 40TA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 40TA have a control tower?
No. Miles Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 40TA?
Miles Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 40TA?
Miles Field is in Jewett, TX, at an elevation of 460 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.3130, -96.2205.
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