Whatley Flying Service Airport Private
8TA1 · Seadrift, TX · 20 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8TA1
- Coordinates
- 28.4779, -96.7602
- Elevation
- 20 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1981/06
- Distance from city
- 4 SE
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 | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 11:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Plan a flight from 8TA1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
3,100 ft × 60 ft · GRVL-TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 3,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCT · Victoria | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r150° / 27.9 NM |
| PSX · Palacios | VORTAC | 117.30 | r226° / 29.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8TA1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- 3000 FT GRVL COVERED WITH GRASS; REMAINDER TURF.
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 8TA1 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 8TA1
Whatley Flying Service Airport (8TA1) is an airport in Seadrift, TX, at 20 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8TA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8TA1 have a control tower?
No. Whatley Flying Service Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8TA1?
Whatley Flying Service Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8TA1?
Whatley Flying Service Airport is in Seadrift, TX, at an elevation of 20 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.4779, -96.7602.
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