Hornady Ranch Airport Private
TX21 · Archer City, TX · 1,165 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX21
- Coordinates
- 33.4778, -98.5462
- Elevation
- 1,165 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
- 1975/09
- Distance from city
- 7 SE
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 | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:47 PM | 01:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 02:16Z |
Plan a flight from TX21
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,870 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 35 ft, 150 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,870 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHP · Sheppard | TACAN | 110.80 | r176° / 30.4 NM |
| SPS · Wichita Falls | VORTAC | 112.70 | r166° / 30.7 NM |
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r259° / 36.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX21. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- RWY 18/36 OUTLINED WITH WHITE TIRES
- FENCE ON EACH END OF RWY.
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 TX21 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 TX21
Hornady Ranch Airport (TX21) is an airport in Archer City, TX, at 1,165 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,870 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX21, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TX21 have a control tower?
No. Hornady 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 TX21?
Hornady Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,870 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX21?
Hornady Ranch Airport is in Archer City, TX, at an elevation of 1,165 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4778, -98.5462.
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