Airport information
- FAA LID
- TS78
- Coordinates
- 36.3917, -100.4690
- Elevation
- 2,804 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1984/06
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 09:03 PM | 02:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:34 PM | 02:34Z |
Plan a flight from TS78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
4,200 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAG · Gage | VORTAC | 115.60 | r266° / 28.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TS78. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
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 TS78 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 TS78
Loesch Ranch Airport (TS78) is an airport in Booker, TX, at 2,804 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TS78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TS78 have a control tower?
No. Loesch 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 TS78?
Loesch Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TS78?
Loesch Ranch Airport is in Booker, TX, at an elevation of 2,804 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.3917, -100.4690.
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