Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX88
- Coordinates
- 32.1602, -98.9469
- Elevation
- 1,625 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2015/04
- Distance from city
- 5 NNE
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 | 06:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 11:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 02:14Z |
Plan a flight from TX88
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,800 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 2/20
1,725 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Runway 5/23
3,100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,800 ft | |
| 2/20 | 1,725 ft | |
| 5/23 | 3,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWD · Brownwood | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r354° / 16.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX88. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- WE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED PRIVATE USE LANDING AREA, WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE OF THE NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE BY AIRCRAFT, PROVIDED: ALL OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE LANDING AREA IS LIMITED TO PRIVATE USE.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- EMERGENCY CONTACT: 254-433-3285
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 TX88 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 TX88
Star Field (TX88) is an airport in Rising Star, TX, at 1,625 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX88, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TX88 have a control tower?
No. Star Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TX88?
Star Field has 3 runways; the longest is 3,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX88?
Star Field is in Rising Star, TX, at an elevation of 1,625 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.1602, -98.9469.
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