Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX42
- Coordinates
- 29.9375, -96.0394
- Elevation
- 175 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1600
- Beacon
- S-white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2008/04
- 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 | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from TX42
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- S-white-green · SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
3,375 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 180 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 28 ft, 275 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 2:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 3,375 / 3,375 / 3,375 / 3,160 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 175 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,375 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r169° / 21.1 NM |
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r033° / 22 NM |
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r084° / 27.2 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r263° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX42. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, MOGAS
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS, PVT USE. CLEAR 20:1 APCHS; MAINTAIN COMMUNICATIONS WITH 4TA4 AND LETTER OF AGREEMENT.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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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 TX42 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 TX42
Fair Weather Field (TX42) is an airport in Monaville, TX, at 175 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,375 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TX42 have a control tower?
No. Fair Weather Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TX42?
Fair Weather Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,375 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX42?
Fair Weather Field is in Monaville, TX, at an elevation of 175 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.9375, -96.0394.
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