FLF Gliderport GliderportPrivate
TX23 · Briggs, TX · 1,150 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX23
- Coordinates
- 30.8563, -97.9459
- Elevation
- 1,150 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- SAT-SUN 0800-2000
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/08
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
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 | 06:01 AM | 11:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 11:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from TX23
Runway 16/34
4,500 ft × 300 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRK · Gray | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r206° / 12.6 NM |
| AGJ · Gooch Springs | VORTAC | 112.50 | r146° / 22.1 NM |
| LZZ · Lampasas | VORTAC | 112.50 | r145° / 22.2 NM |
| TPL · Temple | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r223° / 34.2 NM |
| CWK · Centex | VORTAC | 112.80 | r317° / 35.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX23. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE W/OPERATIONAL LETTER OF AGREEMENT PRVDD ASW-600 ON 01/09/88.
- ALL TFC PAT OPNS TO BE CONDUCTED EAST OF THE FLD.
- GLIDER OPNS ON & INVOF GLIDERPORT.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- WKDAY OPNS JUNE-SEPTEMBER , CTC ROBERT GRAY APP.
- STUDENT TRNG SFC TO 6000 FT AND WI 10 NM.
- GLDR COMMON FREQ 123.3 MNT DRG OPNS.
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 TX23 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 TX23
FLF Gliderport (TX23) is a gliderport in Briggs, TX, at 1,150 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX23, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TX23 have a control tower?
No. FLF Gliderport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) gliderport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TX23?
FLF Gliderport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX23?
FLF Gliderport is in Briggs, TX, at an elevation of 1,150 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.8563, -97.9459.
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