Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX03
- Coordinates
- 31.8751, -97.0681
- Elevation
- 716 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1983/04
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from TX03
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
1,745 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 200 ft from threshold
Runway N/S
2,360 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 1,745 ft | |
| N/S | 2,360 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT · Waco | VORTAC | 115.30 | r030° / 16.4 NM |
| GNL · Groesbeck | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r299° / 31.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX03. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD LANDING THRS ARE LCTD TO PRVD A CLEAR 20:1 APCH SLOPE OVER ANY OBJECTS IN THE APCH AREAS.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- ROAD IS 5' BLO RWY LEVEL.
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 TX03 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 TX03
Stapleton Field (TX03) is an airport in Abbott, TX, at 716 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,360 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX03, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TX03 have a control tower?
No. Stapleton Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TX03?
Stapleton Field has 2 runways; the longest is 2,360 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX03?
Stapleton Field is in Abbott, TX, at an elevation of 716 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.8751, -97.0681.
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