Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8TA5
- Coordinates
- 33.1632, -96.3222
- Elevation
- 645 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
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/01
- Distance from city
- 2 E
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 | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | 11:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from 8TA5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,500 ft × 20 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Rr, 6 ft, 50 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,500 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UNICOM | 122.725 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJF · Arvilla | TACAN | 109.60 | r289° / 14.3 NM |
| BYP · Bonham | VORTAC | 114.60 | r185° / 22.9 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r055° / 33.6 NM |
| SLR · Sulphur Springs | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r259° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8TA5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER/MANAGER LIVES ON AIRPORT.
- RAILROAD 50 FT SOUTH OF AND 6 FT ABOVE RWY 35.
- 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 8TA5 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 8TA5
Short Stop Airport (8TA5) is an airport in Farmersville, TX, at 645 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8TA5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8TA5 have a control tower?
No. Short Stop Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8TA5?
Short Stop Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8TA5?
Short Stop Airport is in Farmersville, TX, at an elevation of 645 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.1632, -96.3222.
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