Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9TA8
- Coordinates
- 31.6841, -94.9772
- Elevation
- 270 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1995/09
- Distance from city
- 7 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 | 05:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunrise | 06:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from 9TA8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFK · Lufkin | VORTAC | 112.10 | r332° / 34 NM |
| FZT · Frankston | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r124° / 36.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9TA8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 9TA8 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 9TA8
Taylor Ranch Airport (9TA8) is an airport in Alto, TX, at 270 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9TA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9TA8 have a control tower?
No. Taylor Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9TA8?
Taylor Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9TA8?
Taylor Ranch Airport is in Alto, TX, at an elevation of 270 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.6841, -94.9772.
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