Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78TE
- Coordinates
- 32.0204, -97.3311
- Elevation
- 635 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2002/02
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
Plan a flight from 78TE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
1,000 ft × 40 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 20 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 20 ft from threshold
Runway 12/30
1,350 ft × 40 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 20 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 20 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,000 ft | |
| 12/30 | 1,350 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT · Waco | VORTAC | 115.30 | r343° / 21.7 NM |
| JEN · Glen Rose | VORTAC | 115.00 | r101° / 29 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78TE. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
Nearby airports
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About 78TE
Rocking A Airport (78TE) is an airport in Whitney, TX, at 635 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,350 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78TE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78TE have a control tower?
No. Rocking A Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 78TE?
Rocking A Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,350 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78TE?
Rocking A Airport is in Whitney, TX, at an elevation of 635 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.0204, -97.3311.
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