Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX74
- Coordinates
- 32.2613, -97.2732
- Elevation
- 830 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- 1996/10
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
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 | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from TX74
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
1,800 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 20 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 10 ft, 200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEN · Glen Rose | VORTAC | 115.00 | r073° / 31.3 NM |
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r158° / 31.8 NM |
| ACT · Waco | VORTAC | 115.30 | r351° / 36 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r181° / 38 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r192° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX74. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 TX74 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 TX74
Thomas Flying Field (TX74) is an airport in Parker, TX, at 830 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 TX74, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TX74 have a control tower?
No. Thomas Flying Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TX74?
Thomas Flying Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX74?
Thomas Flying Field is in Parker, TX, at an elevation of 830 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.2613, -97.2732.
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