Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA78
- Coordinates
- 31.9714, -98.0634
- Elevation
- 1,143 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1979/07
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM | 11:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
Plan a flight from TA78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17 · 163°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,500 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- 163° mag · 170° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 343° mag · 350° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,500 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| Flight service | 122.6 |
Source: OurAirports — community data, not FAA-verified. Confirm on the Chart Supplement / NOTAMs before use.
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEN · Glen Rose | VORTAC | 115.00 | r214° / 14.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA78. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- JAMES PUTTY 1676 CR 133 HICO TX 76457 817-637-4783
- FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
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 TA78 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 TA78
Putty Ranch Airport (TA78) is an airport in Hico, TX, at 1,143 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA78 have a control tower?
No. Putty 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 TA78?
Putty Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA78?
Putty Ranch Airport is in Hico, TX, at an elevation of 1,143 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.9714, -98.0634.
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