Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA87
- Coordinates
- 33.1056, -97.5453
- Elevation
- 737 ft MSL
- 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/06
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM | 11:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from TA87
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
1,000 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 50 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 1,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r338° / 20.8 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r299° / 22.5 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r293° / 29.1 NM |
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r146° / 29.3 NM |
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 | r036° / 32.2 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r286° / 34.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA87. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL TFC PATTERNS OPNS CONDUCTED WEST OF ARPT AND EVERY EFFORT MADE TO KEEP FLIGHT PATH AWAY FM HAWKINS ARPT AND HERITAGE CREEK ARPT.
- 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 TA87 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 TA87
Carter-Norman Airport (TA87) is an airport in Boyd, TX, at 737 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA87 have a control tower?
No. Carter-Norman Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TA87?
Carter-Norman Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA87?
Carter-Norman Airport is in Boyd, TX, at an elevation of 737 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.1056, -97.5453.
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