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KFTW Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 28 FEBRUARY 2019

Location

FAA Identifier: FTW
Lat/Long: 32-49-11.1730N / 097-21-44.8200W
32-49.186217N / 097-21.747000W
32.8197703 / -97.3624500
(estimated)
Elevation: 710.1 ft. / 216.4 m (surveyed)
Variation: 08E (1975)
From city: 5 miles N of FORT WORTH, TX
Time zone: UTC -6 (UTC -5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code: 76106

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 02/1938
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: FORT WORTH CENTER
FSS: FORT WORTH FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: FTW (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: yes
Lights: SS-SR
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
Fire and rescue: ARFF index A
Airline operations: ARFF INDEX A OR HIGHER AVBL ALL USERS WITH PPR.
International operations: customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

ATIS: 120.7
WX ASOS: PHONE 817-740-3346
MEACHAM GROUND: 121.9
MEACHAM TOWER: 118.3 257.8
REGIONAL APPROACH: 118.1(NORTH) 135.975(SOUTH)
REGIONAL DEPARTURE: 118.1(NORTH) 135.975(SOUTH)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 124.65
DODJE STAR: 125.2 125.9
EMERG: 121.5 243.0
IC: 118.3 257.8
LIKES STAR: 125.8(SOUTH) 135.975(NORTH)
MOTZA STAR: 118.1(SOUTH) 125.8(NORTH)
REEKO STAR: 125.2
SANGR STAR: 124.3
SASIE STAR: 124.3
SLUGG STAR: 125.8(SOUTH) 135.975(NORTH)
WESAT STAR: 118.1(SOUTH) 125.8(NORTH)
WX ASOS at AFW (10 nm N): PHONE 817-491-6188
WX AWOS-3 at FWS (16 nm S): 120.025 (817-426-4172)
WX ASOS at GKY (16 nm SE): 127.375 (817-557-0251)
WX ASOS at DFW (17 nm E): PHONE 972-615-2608
WX AWOS-3P at GPM (17 nm SE): 118.475 (972-606-1433)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
FUZr240/10.1RANGER VORTAC115.7006E
TTTr254/16.5MAVERICK VOR/DME113.1006E
CVEr254/23.5COWBOY VOR/DME116.2006E
MQPr071/32.5MILLSAP VORTAC117.7009E

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
MUFIN165/4.436508EFT ..-. -

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A JET-A1+
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: HIGH
Bulk oxygen: HIGH

Runway Information

Runway 16/34

Dimensions: 7502 x 150 ft. / 2287 x 46 m
Surface: concrete/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 30 /R/C/W/U
Single wheel: 80.0
Double wheel: 100.0
Double tandem: 190.0
Dual double tandem: 350.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 16  RUNWAY 34
Latitude: 32-49.810627N32-48.585940N
Longitude: 097-21.749197W097-21.542867W
Elevation: 710.1 ft.674.0 ft.
Gradient: 0.5%0.5%
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 164 magnetic, 172 true344 magnetic, 352 true
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: touchdownrollout
Approach lights: MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lightsMALS: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system
Runway end identifier lights: nono
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS/DMEILS/DME
Obstructions: 31 ft. pole, 1450 ft. from runway, 625 ft. left of centerline, 40:1 slope to clearnone

Runway 17/35

Dimensions: 4005 x 75 ft. / 1221 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in excellent condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 11 /F/C/X/U
Single wheel: 12.5
Double wheel: 50.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 17  RUNWAY 35
Latitude: 32-49.490370N32-48.836858N
Longitude: 097-21.991187W097-21.881068W
Elevation: 668.2 ft.667.2 ft.
Gradient: 0.2%0.2%
Traffic pattern: rightleft
Runway heading: 164 magnetic, 172 true344 magnetic, 352 true
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 2-light PAPI on left (3.75 degrees glide path)2-light PAPI on left (3.25 degrees glide path)
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 39 ft. berm, lighted, 1361 ft. from runway, 1 ft. right of centerline, 29:1 slope to clearnone

Helipad H1

Dimensions: 35 x 35 ft. / 11 x 11 m
Surface: concrete, in good condition
Latitude: 32-49.154333N
Longitude: 097-21.993833W
Elevation: 710.1 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Markings: none, in good condition

Helipad H2

Dimensions: 35 x 35 ft. / 11 x 11 m
Surface: concrete, in good condition
Latitude: 32-49.099667N
Longitude: 097-21.984500W
Elevation: 668.7 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Markings: none, in fair condition

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: CITY OF FORT WORTH
1000 THROCKMORTON ST.
FORT WORTH, TX 76102-6311
Phone 817-392-5400
Manager: JEFF KLOSKA
201 AMERICAN CONCOURSE, SUITE 330
FORT WORTH, TX 76106-2749
Phone 817) 392-5400

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 444
Single engine airplanes: 180
Multi engine airplanes: 101
Jet airplanes: 137
Helicopters: 26
    
Aircraft operations: avg 346/day *
47% local general aviation
46% transient general aviation
7% air taxi
<1% military
<1% commercial
* for 12-month period ending 31 December 2015

Additional Remarks

- TPA - RWY 17/35 R/W 1300(590) AGL, F/W 1500(790) AGL, RWY 16/34 1500(790) AGL, JETS 2000(1290) AGL.
- TWY K SOUTH OF TWY D CLSD TO ACFT WEIGHING OVER 12,500 LBS.
- RY 17/35, TWYS B, B1, C, AND D WEST OF RY 16/34, TWYS C & M EAST OF TWY A, TWYS H, J, K SOUTH OF TWY D, TWY G SE OF TWY K CLSD TO ACR ACFT WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS.
- PPR FOR ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS. CALL ARPT OPS 817-994-0653, 24 HRS NOTICE REQUIRED.
- RY 17/35 DESIGNED FOR ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF 49 FT OR LESS. TWYS B & B1 DESIGNED FOR ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF LESS THAN 79 FT. RY 16/34 & TWYS A, A1 & M DESIGNED FOR ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 171 FT. ALL OTHER TWYS DESIGNED FOR ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF LESS THAN 118 FT.
- H1 & H2 HELIPADS ARE VMC DALGT USE ONLY; NON-MOVEMENT AREA.
- 48 HRS PPR FOR ARFF SVCS; CTC AIRPORT OPS 817-994-0653.
- TWY K SOUTH OF TWY C, C1, H CLSD PERMLY.
- TWY C1 CLSD PERMLY.
- MARKED US CUSTOMS PARKING EAST OF TAXILANE G BTN TWY K AND TWY F.
- HELO SKIDDING OPS PROHIBITED ON RWY 17/35. IF SKIDDING IS RQRD, COORD WITH ATCT TO USE TWY B.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 28 February 2019 at 0901Z to 28 March 2019 at 0900Z.
 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
DODJE FIVE   2 pages: [1] [2] (751KB)
LIKES THREE (RNAV)   download (195KB)
MOTZA EIGHT   2 pages: [1] [2] (502KB)
REEKO THREE (RNAV)   download (198KB)
SASIE FIVE   2 pages: [1] [2] (487KB)
SLUGG SEVEN   2 pages: [1] [2] (433KB)
TRUUK TWO (RNAV)   download (196KB)
WESAT TWO (RNAV)   download (190KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 16   download (224KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 34   download (215KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 16   download (205KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 34   download (214KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download
 
Departure Procedures
DALLAS FOUR   2 pages: [1] [2] (568KB)
GARLAND SIX   2 pages: [1] [2] (396KB)
HUBBARD NINE   2 pages: [1] [2] (387KB)
JOE POOL NINE   2 pages: [1] [2] (569KB)
KINGDOM FOUR   2 pages: [1] [2] (421KB)
KUSSO FIVE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (345KB)
SWABR FIVE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (332KB)
TEXOMA FIVE   2 pages: [1] [2] (541KB)
WORTH ONE   2 pages: [1] [2] (562KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (130KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KNFW - Fort Worth Naval Air Station JRB (Carswell Field) Airport (5 nm SW)
KAFW - Fort Worth Alliance Airport (10 nm N)
4T2 - Kenneth Copeland Airport (12 nm NW)
KFWS - Fort Worth Spinks Airport (16 nm S)
KGKY - Arlington Municipal Airport (16 nm SE)
KWEA - Parker County Airport (17 nm W)
KDFW - Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (17 nm E)
KGPM - Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (17 nm SE)
50F - Bourland Field Airport (18 nm SW)
  
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Photo taken 13-Jan-2005
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 24-Mar-2019
 Local
(UTC-5)		 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight07:0412:04
Sunrise07:2912:29
Sunset19:4300:43
Evening civil twilight20:0701:07

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  25-Mar-2019 00:45:04
Local (UTC-5)  24-Mar-2019 19:45:04
 
METAR
KFTW 250012Z 18010KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/15 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND NW T02560150
KNFW 
5nm SW 		250010Z AUTO 20016KT 10SM TS CLR 28/13 A2991 RMK AO2 TSB04 T02780133 VISNO N $
KAFW 
9nm N 		250031Z 26011G25KT 4SM R16L/4500VP6000FT TSRA BR SCT050CB BKN100 BKN250 21/17 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE OCNL LTGCG NE TS NE MOV E P0015 T02110167 $
KFWS 
16nm S 		242355Z 17012G16KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A2995
KGKY 
16nm SE 		242353Z 17013G23KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N SLP124 T02560167 10283 20244 56013
KGPM 
17nm SE 		250035Z AUTO 17009G15KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A2994 RMK AO2 T02440158
KDFW 
18nm E 		250039Z 18016G22KT 10SM VCTS SCT055CB BKN160 BKN250 24/16 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSE33 OCNL LTGICCG W-NW DSNT NE-E CB W-NW DSNT NE-E MOV E T02440161
TAF
KFTW 242100Z 2421/2518 19012KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN250 FM250100 21008KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 2502/2504 34020G30KT 2SM TSRA BKN028CB FM250430 34009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 FM250900 02011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM251500 36013KT P6SM SKC
KNFW 
5nm SW 		2423/2523 20020G30KT 9999 FEW035 SCT050 QNH2985INS TEMPO 2423/2505 0400 +TSRAGR FEW002 SCT008 BKN015CB TEMPO 2506/2510 34006KT 4800 SHRA BR SCT005 BKN090 OVC012 BECMG 2512/2514 35007KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH3008INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2423 TIL 2510 T13/2512Z T24/2521Z FN00199
KAFW 
9nm N 		242100Z 2421/2518 19012KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN250 FM250100 21008KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 2502/2504 34020G30KT 2SM TSRA BKN028CB FM250430 34009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 FM250900 02011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM251500 36013KT P6SM SKC
KGKY 
16nm SE 		242100Z 2421/2518 19012KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN250 FM250100 21008KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 2502/2504 34020G30KT 2SM TSRA BKN028CB FM250430 34009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 FM250900 02011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM251500 36013KT P6SM SKC
KDFW 
18nm E 		242100Z 2421/2524 19012KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN250 FM250100 21008KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 2502/2504 34020G30KT 2SM TSRA BKN028CB FM250430 34009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 FM250900 02011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM251500 36013KT P6SM SKC
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

  
 Business Name 		 
 Contact 		 
 Services / Description 		 
Fuel Prices		 
Comments		  
Texas Jet ASRI 129.85
817-624-8438
toll-free 1-800-776-4547
[web site]
[email]

Like us on facebook 		WHY CHOOSE TEXAS JET AT FTW TO BE YOUR FBO?

2018 RANKINGS (as rated by pilots)

#1 BEST INDEPENDENT U.S. FBO - THREE YEARS IN A ROW !!!
Pro Pilot Magazine's PRASE SURVEY 2016, 2017, 2018

2018 - Pilots ranked Texas Jet's Customer Service Manager, Holly, the #2 BEST CSR in the U.S.

TEXAS JET . EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE . PEOPLE YOU TRUST
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AirBoss™ fuel program   NATA Safety 1st   U.S. Government Contract Fuel   U.S. Government AIR Card   U.S. Customs Service   WSI Pilotbrief   DASSP   CAA Preferred FBO   AEG Fuels   Phillips 66® Aviation Contract Fuel   UVair   World Fuel | Colt Contract Fuel   WingPoints™ Rewards   Crew cars   Enterprise Rent-A-Car   Go Rentals   Hertz   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)   Wheelchair Accessible   National Business Aviation Association  
 
Phillips 66
100LL Jet A
FS $6.34 $5.89 
GUARANTEED
AirBossMEMBER
PRICING
FS $6.09 $5.64 
  
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American Aero FTW - Signature Select
Signature Select 		ASRI 128.95
817-289-8000
toll-free 1-800-289-8010
[web site]
[email]		 #1 FBO in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and top 5% of FBOs in the world! (AIN 2018 FBO Survey)

Only FBO in the World to achieve IS-BAH Stage 3 safety rating

BRAND NEW WORLD-CLASS FBO NOW OPEN!!

"American Aero's next generation FBO at Fort Worth's Meacham International Airport truly lives up to the hype." - Flying Magazine

Free Luxury Crew Cars, Huge Variety of Free Snacks and Drinks, Crew Lounge, 11 Acres of Ramp, On-Site Security, Climate Controlled Transient Hangar, the Best Customer Service on the Field.

www.americanaero.com
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AirBoss™ fuel program   Signature TailWins®   IS-BAH Registered   NATA Safety 1st   U.S. Government AIR Card   U.S. Customs Service   WSI Pilotbrief   DASSP   Avfuel Contract Fuel   CJP FuelAdvantage   Everest Fuel   Everest Fuel Preferred   UVair   World Fuel | Colt Contract Fuel   AVTRIP   EPIC Card   Contract Fuel   Crew cars   Courtesy transportation   Avis   Enterprise Rent-A-Car   Hertz   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)   Wheelchair Accessible   National Business Aviation Association  
 
Avfuel
100LL Jet A
FS $6.69 $5.74 
GUARANTEED
AirBossMEMBER
PRICING
FS $6.39 $5.44 
  
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Cornerstone Air Center ASRI 131.50
817-625-5700
[web site]
[email]		 VIP Customer Service with every aircraft, quick turns, huge media/pilots lounge, free crew car (w/fuel purchase), secure overnight parking & tie down area, plane-side rental cars, hotel reservations, gourmet catering, GPU service, free internet access.

Lowest retail fuel prices on the field GUARANTEED!!!! Volume discounts also available.
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AirBoss™ fuel program   NATA Safety 1st   Shell Aviation Contract Fuel   UVair   World Fuel | Colt Contract Fuel   Contract Fuel   Courtesy car   Enterprise Rent-A-Car  
 
Shell
100LL Jet A
FS $5.99 $5.40 
GUARANTEED
AirBossMEMBER
PRICING
FS $5.22 $4.89 
  
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Alternatives at nearby airports
IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KFTW but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KFTW.
Located at KAFW
Alliance Aviation Services		 ASRI 129.75
817-890-1000
toll-free 1-800-318-9268
[web site]
[email]

Like us on facebook 		At KAFW (Fort Worth Alliance Airport), 10 miles NNE

Dedicated to providing superior service that exceeds every customer's expectations. State of the art facilities including a crew lounge, military briefing room, conference rooms and a private gym. Complimentary Infiniti courtesy vehicles, on-site Enterprise rentals, on-site Customs, catering & hotel reservations. Proud member of the exclusive Air Elite Network through World Fuel Services.
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Located at KAFW
Ascent
100LL Jet A
FS $5.85 $5.35 
 Updated 20-Mar-2019
  
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

  
 Business Name 		 
 Contact 		 
 Services / Description 		 
Distance		 
Comments		  
 Broadie's Aircraft
 817-626-1532
[web site]
[email]		 Serving the aviation community since 1946, Broadie's Aircraft specializes in private and corporate aircraft maintenance, inspection and repairs. We also have full avionics and VIP interior support as well. Call or email if we can serve you in any way.
 
FAA-Approved Repair Station   Cessna Service Center   Hawker Beechcraft Authorized Service Center   Pratt & Whitney Authorized Service Center   Garmin   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)   National Business Aviation Association  
 
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GO Aviation 817-740-9828
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Vintage Flying Museum 817-624-1935
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