Tri-County Aerodrome Private
48TX · Whitewright, TX · 790 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 48TX
- Coordinates
- 33.4518, -96.3774
- Elevation
- 790 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
- 1990/11
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
Plan a flight from 48TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
4,500 ft × 150 ft · CONC-TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYP · Bonham | VORTAC | 114.60 | r228° / 8.8 NM |
| MJF · Arvilla | TACAN | 109.60 | r321° / 28.1 NM |
| URH · Texoma | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r174° / 29.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48TX. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, MOGAS
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PARACHUTE JUMPING ACTIVITIES SR-SS, 7 DAYS WK. SFC 14,000 MSL.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- MULTICOM FREQ 123.075.
- ATTN: STEPHEN BOYD SR.
- RWY 17/35 3800 FT CONC ON S END, 700 FT TURF ON N END.
Nearby airports
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About 48TX
Tri-County Aerodrome (48TX) is an airport in Whitewright, TX, at 790 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 48TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 48TX have a control tower?
No. Tri-County Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 48TX?
Tri-County Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 4,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 48TX?
Tri-County Aerodrome is in Whitewright, TX, at an elevation of 790 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4518, -96.3774.
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