Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA59
- Coordinates
- 33.0993, -98.2895
- Elevation
- 1,160 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/06
- Distance from city
- 10 SW
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 | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:45 PM | 01:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 02:14Z |
Plan a flight from TA59
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,400 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 | r318° / 26.8 NM |
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r216° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA59. 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 TA59 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 TA59
Flamingo Airfield (TA59) is an airport in Jacksboro, TX, at 1,160 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA59 have a control tower?
No. Flamingo Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TA59?
Flamingo Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA59?
Flamingo Airfield is in Jacksboro, TX, at an elevation of 1,160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.0993, -98.2895.
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