1E4 Palo Duro Airport

Before you fly into 1E4

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

4,639'

MSL · field 3,639' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 17

H/W +4 · X/W 12 kt L

METAR & TAF 1E4

1E4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAMA (RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTL) · 8.0 NM away. Conditions at 1E4 may differ.

METAR · KAMA

Observed 05:53Z

KAMA 280553Z AUTO 11013KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP083 T01500044 10267 20133 402780106 51007

Wind: 110° @ 13 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 15°C / 4°C
Altimeter: 29.91 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 4,525 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

1E4 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KAMA (RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTL) · 8.0 NM away. Conditions at 1E4 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KAMA 280532Z 2806/2906 13009KT P6SM SKC FM280900 12008KT 6SM BR SCT005 FM281400 27011G21KT P6SM SKC FM282000 27015G25KT P6SM SKC FM290300 12010KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

28 06:00Z–28 09:00Z

Wind: 130° at 9 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 3 NM S
VFR sectional: DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC: ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility: FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DONALD CONLEY
Phone: 806-376-5853
Address: PO BOX 32811, AMARILLO TX 79120

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW: FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

110° · 13 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 17

172°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

12 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	172° / 351°	3,700 ft	TURF-GRVL	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
17	—	—	—	—	—	—	63', pline, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
35	—	—	—	—	—	—	7', fence, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: No fee published
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.35

I06·Swisher County Municipal Airport·34.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.59

KHRX·Hereford Municipal Airport·29.4 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.35atI06Swisher County Municipal Airport34.8 nm
Jet A$4.59atKHRXHereford Municipal Airport29.4 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Runway is not suitable for aircraft.Show FAA
The airport is fenced with locked gates and no access.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA
The airport is hazardous for transient operations; the runway is not marked or defined; there is a 63-foot marked and lighted transmission line across the Runway 17 end.Show FAA

Other notes

17/35The south end of the runway is soft when wet; there is loose gravel and vegetation on the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 1E4

Answer card

ICAO: 1E4
Name: PALO DURO
Location: AMARILLO, TEXAS
Elevation: 3,639 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 4,639 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 17/35 · 3,700 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 9°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 110° at 13 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 17

Palo Duro (1E4) sits in Amarillo, Texas at 3,639 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,700 ft long and surfaced turf-gravel. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The published pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL if you are operating a light piston aircraft. Then verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. The airport remarks are a major red flag for transient traffic. The runway is described as not suitable for aircraft. The south end can be soft when wet. Loose gravel and vegetation are also reported on the surface. A marked and lighted 63-foot transmission line crosses the Runway 17 end. The airport is fenced with locked gates and no access.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. For current access details, clearance questions, or any operational changes, contact the airport operator directly or call the FBO directly by phone if one becomes available. Albuquerque ARTCC is listed for clearance delivery at 505-856-4861. This is not a casual stop. Review the current Chart Supplement carefully before planning any arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Is Palo Duro Airport (1E4) suitable for transient aircraft?

The published remarks say the airport is hazardous for transient operations. The runway is also described as not suitable for aircraft. Verify current conditions in the Chart Supplement before planning a landing.

What is the runway at 1E4 and how long is it?

1E4 has one runway, 17/35. It is 3,700 ft long and surfaced turf-gravel.

Does Palo Duro have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 1E4. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.

What is the pattern altitude at Palo Duro?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for a light piston aircraft. Then verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

Is Palo Duro Airport towered?

No. The airport has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 1E4?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

What runway hazards should I expect at 1E4?

The south end of runway 17/35 can be soft when wet. The remarks also mention loose gravel, vegetation on the runway, plus a 63-foot marked and lighted transmission line across the Runway 17 end.

How do I get clearance delivery for Palo Duro?

The published remarks say to contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861 for clearance delivery. Verify the current Chart Supplement before departure in case procedures have changed.

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