Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA97
- Coordinates
- 29.6375, -95.9688
- Elevation
- 125 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/06
- 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 | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 01:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Plan a flight from TA97
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
900 ft × 50 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Runway 18/36
1,300 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 900 ft | |
| 18/36 | 1,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r087° / 18.2 NM |
| HUB · Hobby | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r263° / 36.1 NM |
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r114° / 36.4 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r235° / 37.7 NM |
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r165° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA97. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 TA97 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 TA97
White Wing Ranch Airport (TA97) is an airport in Wallis, TX, at 125 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA97 have a control tower?
No. White Wing 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 TA97?
White Wing Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA97?
White Wing Ranch Airport is in Wallis, TX, at an elevation of 125 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.6375, -95.9688.
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