Airport information
- FAA LID
- TE45
- Coordinates
- 32.4699, -97.4653
- Elevation
- 960 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- 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
- 1988/03
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
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 | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from TE45
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
5,400 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 25 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 500 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 25 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 500 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r177° / 18.2 NM |
| JEN · Glen Rose | VORTAC | 115.00 | r042° / 28 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r204° / 29 NM |
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 | r111° / 31 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r216° / 32.2 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r222° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TE45. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THRS ARE DSPLCD TO PROVIDE A CLEAR APCH SFC OF 20:1 OVER ANY OBSTNS IN THE APCH AREAS.
- 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 TE45 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 TE45
Buffalo Chips Airpark (TE45) is an airport in Joshua, TX, at 960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TE45, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TE45 have a control tower?
No. Buffalo Chips Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TE45?
Buffalo Chips Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 5,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TE45?
Buffalo Chips Airpark is in Joshua, TX, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.4699, -97.4653.
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