Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX39
- Coordinates
- 33.4772, -97.2506
- Elevation
- 650 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- 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
- 2000/06
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunrise | 06:20 AM | 11:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from TX39
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 60 ft, 700 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r091° / 28.8 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r348° / 35.5 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r338° / 38 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r328° / 39.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX39. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL PATTERNS TO EAST OF RY.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
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 TX39 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 TX39
Ruby Field (TX39) is an airport in Era, TX, at 650 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX39, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TX39 have a control tower?
No. Ruby Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TX39?
Ruby Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX39?
Ruby Field is in Era, TX, at an elevation of 650 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4772, -97.2506.
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