Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5TA1
- Coordinates
- 31.1935, -97.4072
- Elevation
- 683 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/12
- Distance from city
- 6 N
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 | 05:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunrise | 06:26 AM | 11:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from 5TA1
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
2,200 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 25 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPL · Temple | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r127° / 1.3 NM |
| GRK · Gray | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r058° / 23 NM |
| ACT · Waco | VORTAC | 115.30 | r185° / 29 NM |
| AGJ · Gooch Springs | VORTAC | 112.50 | r082° / 37.7 NM |
| LZZ · Lampasas | VORTAC | 112.50 | r081° / 37.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5TA1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPNS ONLY; PRVDD APCH SLOPES TO LNDG ARE MAINTD IAW PART 77 OF FAR.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- JIMMY.MEDIC.GLOVER@GMAIL.COM DAVID CARTER <DCARTER204040@GMAIL.COM>
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 5TA1 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 5TA1
Charping Airport (5TA1) is an airport in Temple, TX, at 683 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5TA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5TA1 have a control tower?
No. Charping Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5TA1?
Charping Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5TA1?
Charping Airport is in Temple, TX, at an elevation of 683 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.1935, -97.4072.
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