Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX97
- Coordinates
- 31.7649, -97.7964
- Elevation
- 1,160 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- 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
- Activated
- 1993/02
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunrise | 06:26 AM | 11:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from TX97
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEN · Glen Rose | VORTAC | 115.00 | r164° / 24.1 NM |
| ACT · Waco | VORTAC | 115.30 | r274° / 27.6 NM |
| TPL · Temple | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r321° / 38.4 NM |
| AGJ · Gooch Springs | VORTAC | 112.50 | r020° / 39 NM |
| LZZ · Lampasas | VORTAC | 112.50 | r019° / 39 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX97. 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 TX97 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 TX97
Cade Field (TX97) is an airport in Cranfills Gap, TX, at 1,160 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TX97 have a control tower?
No. Cade Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TX97?
Cade Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX97?
Cade Field is in Cranfills Gap, TX, at an elevation of 1,160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.7649, -97.7964.
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