Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA47
- Coordinates
- 33.3014, -97.2450
- Elevation
- 785 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
- 1979/12
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunrise | 06:20 AM | 11:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from TA47
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 600 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r346° / 24.9 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r332° / 27.9 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r319° / 30.1 NM |
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r110° / 32.1 NM |
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r010° / 33.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA47. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
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 TA47 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 TA47
Richards Airport (TA47) is an airport in Krum, TX, at 785 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA47, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA47 have a control tower?
No. Richards Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TA47?
Richards Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA47?
Richards Airport is in Krum, TX, at an elevation of 785 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3014, -97.2450.
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