Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA27
- Coordinates
- 32.7321, -95.2668
- Elevation
- 385 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/01
- Distance from city
- 12 NE
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 | 05:45 AM | 10:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 11:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
Plan a flight from TA27
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,216 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,216 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIM · Quitman | VOR-DME | 114.00 | r142° / 10.2 NM |
| TYR · Tyler | VOR-DME | 114.20 | r011° / 23.6 NM |
| SLR · Sulphur Springs | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r146° / 31.3 NM |
| GGG · Gregg Co | VORTAC | 112.30 | r299° / 32.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA27. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- JOHN@AVIATIONWISDOM.COM
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 TA27 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 TA27
Alpha Whisky Airstrip (TA27) is an airport in Mineola, TX, at 385 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,216 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA27, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA27 have a control tower?
No. Alpha Whisky Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TA27?
Alpha Whisky Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,216 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA27?
Alpha Whisky Airstrip is in Mineola, TX, at an elevation of 385 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7321, -95.2668.
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