Knapp Pecan Orchard Airpark Private
5TS3 · Dawson, TX · 450 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5TS3
- Coordinates
- 31.9742, -96.6783
- Elevation
- 450 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 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1985/08
- Distance from city
- 6 N
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 | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from 5TS3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
2,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNL · Groesbeck | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r339° / 24.5 NM |
| CQY · Cedar Creek | VORTAC | 114.80 | r236° / 26.6 NM |
| ACT · Waco | VORTAC | 115.30 | r049° / 35.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5TS3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
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 5TS3 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 5TS3
Knapp Pecan Orchard Airpark (5TS3) is an airport in Dawson, TX, at 450 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 5TS3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5TS3 have a control tower?
No. Knapp Pecan Orchard Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5TS3?
Knapp Pecan Orchard Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5TS3?
Knapp Pecan Orchard Airpark is in Dawson, TX, at an elevation of 450 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.9742, -96.6783.
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