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Elmdale Airpark Private

82TS · Abilene, TX · 1,775 ft elevation · var 8E · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
82TS
Coordinates
32.4509, -99.6488
Elevation
1,775 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8E
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
MON-SAT 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1966/12
Distance from city
5 E

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:03 AM11:03Z
Sunrise06:32 AM11:32Z
Sunset08:49 PM01:49Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:18 PM02:18Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:18 PM → 06:03 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:49 PM → 05:32 AM

Plan a flight from 82TS

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

17TPANESW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 17
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 17/35

2,950 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Low. Weight bearing: Single wheel 4k.

17
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Ant, 80 ft, 1,985 ft from threshold, 20 ft L of centerline — 22:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
180 ft
35
Heading
326° mag · 334° true
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Road, 30 ft, 520 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Runway 18/36

3,270 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Fair)
18
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Ant, 80 ft, 1,817 ft from threshold, 30 ft R of centerline — 22:1 slope to clear
36
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Road, 30 ft, 455 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 15:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
DYS · DyessTACAN133.60r072° / 10.7 NM
ABI · AbileneVORTAC113.70r089° / 11 NM
TQA · TuscolaVOR-DME111.60r023° / 15.5 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 82TS. VFR sectional link above.

Services

Fuel available
100LL
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
ELMDALE AIRPARK INC
4682 NEWMAN RD, ABILENE, TX
325-677-2488
Manager
TOM NEEB
4682 NEWMAN RD, ABILENE, TX
325-677-2488

Remarks FAA

  • RGT TFC PTN RWY 35.ALT 400 FT OR LOWER UNLESS AUTHZD BY ABI RAPCON/TWR-ARPT MGR TO ESTBLH OPRN RDO CTC PROCEDURES FOR ELMDALE/ABI.
  • ROTG BCN OTS INDEFLY.
  • ACTVT ROTG BCN - 122.8.
  • STRAIGHT-IN APCHS NOT RECOMMENDED.
  • PAEW ON ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
  • ACTVT LIRL RY 17/35 & WIND SOCK - 122.8.
  • LIRL OTS INDEFLY.
  • DSPLCD THLD UNMKD.
  • RY 18/36 THLDS MKD WITH 3 FT WHITE STEEL PLATES.
  • APCH SLOPE 27:1 TO DSPLCD THLD FM 80 FT ANT 2165 FT FM THLD 20 FT L.

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 82TS 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 82TS

Elmdale Airpark (82TS) is an airport in Abilene, TX, at 1,775 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,270 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 82TS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 82TS have a control tower?

No. Elmdale Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at 82TS?

Elmdale Airpark has 2 runways; the longest is 3,270 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 82TS?

Elmdale Airpark is in Abilene, TX, at an elevation of 1,775 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.4509, -99.6488.

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