Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX96
- Coordinates
- 33.3993, -97.2570
- Elevation
- 825 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- 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
- Activated
- 1988/08
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
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 TX96
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,900 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r100° / 29.4 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r347° / 30.9 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r335° / 33.6 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r324° / 35.3 NM |
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r007° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX96. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD FIELD RESTRICTED TO PERSONAL USE AND TFC PATTERNS CONDUCTED WEST OF MAXWELL FLD TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH TFC AT BAR VK ARPT.
- PERSONAL USE.
- FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
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 TX96 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 TX96
Maxwell Field (TX96) is an airport in Sanger, TX, at 825 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TX96 have a control tower?
No. Maxwell Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TX96?
Maxwell Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX96?
Maxwell Field is in Sanger, TX, at an elevation of 825 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3993, -97.2570.
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