Airport information
- FAA LID
- 69TA
- Coordinates
- 27.6550, -97.5253
- Elevation
- 45 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- BROWNSVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/09
- Distance from city
- 7 SW
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 | 06:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM | 11:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 01:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Plan a flight from 69TA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,400 ft × 50 ft · TURF-DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NGP · Truax | VORTAC | 114.00 | r255° / 12.4 NM |
| CRP · Corpus Christi | VORTAC | 115.50 | r187° / 15.5 NM |
| NQI · Kingsville | TACAN | 117.80 | r049° / 17.6 NM |
| ALI · Alice | VOR | 114.50 | r095° / 26.9 NM |
| NOG · Orange Grove | TACAN | 133.60 | r109° / 31 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 69TA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD COMPATIBLE TRAFFIC PATTERNS ARE ESTABLISHED BETWEEN DEAN ARPT & CUDDIHY FLD ARPT; THR IS LOCATED TO PROVIDE 20:1 CLEARANCE OVER ROAD.
- FOR CD CTC CORPUS CHRISTI APCH AT 361-299-4230.
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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 69TA 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 69TA
Dean Airport (69TA) is an airport in Corpus Christi, TX, at 45 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 69TA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 69TA have a control tower?
No. Dean Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 69TA?
Dean Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 69TA?
Dean Airport is in Corpus Christi, TX, at an elevation of 45 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.6550, -97.5253.
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