Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX38
- Coordinates
- 36.3795, -100.3430
- Elevation
- 2,705 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/08
- Distance from city
- 4 SW
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 | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:33 PM | 02:33Z |
Plan a flight from TX38
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,140 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 300 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,140 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAG · Gage | VORTAC | 115.60 | r266° / 22.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX38. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PPR FOR LDG CALL ARPT OWNER 806-624-2023
- 440 FT TWR 1 MILE SE OF RWY.
- EMERG USE ONLY.
- 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 TX38 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 TX38
Duke Ranch Airport (TX38) is an airport in Darrouzett, TX, at 2,705 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,140 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX38, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TX38 have a control tower?
No. Duke 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 TX38?
Duke Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,140 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX38?
Duke Ranch Airport is in Darrouzett, TX, at an elevation of 2,705 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.3795, -100.3430.
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