Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA18
- Coordinates
- 32.7071, -96.4794
- Elevation
- 444 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
- SAT-SUN ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1979/08
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 05:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunrise | 06:18 AM | 11:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from TA18
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NE
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NE at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NE/SW
2,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r111° / 24.1 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r103° / 29.9 NM |
| MJF · Arvilla | TACAN | 109.60 | r219° / 30.2 NM |
| CQY · Cedar Creek | VORTAC | 114.80 | r331° / 34 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r101° / 37 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA18. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, MOGAS
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPNS PROVIDED LANDING THR IS DSPLCD TO PROVIDE A CLEAR 20:1 APCH SLOPE OVER PLINES LCTD TO THE SW.
- FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
- FOR LIRL RWY NE/SW CALL 214-552-2073.
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 TA18 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 TA18
Sunset Airport (TA18) is an airport in Forney, TX, at 444 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA18 have a control tower?
No. Sunset Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TA18?
Sunset Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA18?
Sunset Airport is in Forney, TX, at an elevation of 444 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7071, -96.4794.
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