Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA02
- Coordinates
- 33.1029, -97.4642
- Elevation
- 960 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- 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
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1979/01
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM | 11:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from TA02
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,450 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Twr, 161 ft, 260 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r306° / 19.2 NM |
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r349° / 19.9 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r297° / 25.5 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r288° / 31 NM |
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r139° / 31.6 NM |
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 | r041° / 35.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA02. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY; PRVDD RWY TH DSPLCD TO PRVD 20:1 APCH SLOPE OVER PLINES LCTD NEAR RWY END.
- FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
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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 TA02 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 TA02
Howard Field (TA02) is an airport in Rhome, TX, at 960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA02, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA02 have a control tower?
No. Howard Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TA02?
Howard Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA02?
Howard Field is in Rhome, TX, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.1029, -97.4642.
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