Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA61
- Coordinates
- 32.4735, -95.1658
- Elevation
- 315 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/08
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 02:00Z |
Plan a flight from TA61
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,100 ft × 20 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 800 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 800 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYR · Tyler | VOR-DME | 114.20 | r054° / 14 NM |
| GGG · Gregg Co | VORTAC | 112.30 | r272° / 21.2 NM |
| UIM · Quitman | VOR-DME | 114.00 | r149° / 26.5 NM |
| FZT · Frankston | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r032° / 30.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA61. 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 TA61 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 TA61
Kay Ranch Airport (TA61) is an airport in Winona, TX, at 315 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA61, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA61 have a control tower?
No. Kay Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TA61?
Kay Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA61?
Kay Ranch Airport is in Winona, TX, at an elevation of 315 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.4735, -95.1658.
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