Airport information
- FAA LID
- TE81
- Coordinates
- 33.3097, -97.0928
- Elevation
- 655 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- 2000/08
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunrise | 06:20 AM | 11:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
Plan a flight from TE81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,400 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r004° / 25.6 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r348° / 26.6 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r333° / 26.9 NM |
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r021° / 36.7 NM |
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r104° / 39 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TE81. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 TE81 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 TE81
Smither Field (TE81) is an airport in Denton, TX, at 655 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TE81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TE81 have a control tower?
No. Smither Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TE81?
Smither Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TE81?
Smither Field is in Denton, TX, at an elevation of 655 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3097, -97.0928.
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