33R Groveton Trinity County Airport

Before you fly into 33R

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,340'

MSL · field 340' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 16

H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 33R

33R does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDKR (HOUSTON COUNTY) · 18.2 NM away. Conditions at 33R may differ.

METAR · KDKR

Observed 21:15Z

KDKR 272115Z AUTO 18009G16KT 160V220 6SM HZ CLR 30/25 A2981 RMK AO2

Wind: 180° @ 9G16 kt
Visibility: 6 SM
Temp / Dew: 30°C / 25°C
Altimeter: 29.81 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,358 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

33R does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLFK (ANGELINA COUNTY) · 23.1 NM away. Conditions at 33R may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KLFK 271745Z 2718/2818 17012G20KT P6SM BKN035 TEMPO 2718/2719 BKN025 FM280000 16010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 FM280500 16008KT P6SM BKN015 FM281500 18011KT P6SM BKN023

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 00:00Z

Wind: 170° at 12 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 3,500 ft
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 NW
VFR sectional: HOUSTON
ARTCC: ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility: CXO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JUDGE DANNY MARTIN
Phone: 936-642-1746
Address: TRINITY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 162 WEST FIRST STREET, GROVETON TX 75845

Flight service · Hours

FSS CXO: MONTGOMERY COUNTY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

180° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 16

160°M

Head/Tail

+9 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	160° / 340°	3,500 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	—	—	100', trees, 2260' from thr, 330' R of cntrln, slope 20
34	—	—	—	—	—	—	75', trees, 1415' from thr, 270' R of cntrln, slope 16

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

33R · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

33R · CHART_SUPP

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
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.98

00R·Livingston Municipal Airport·25.1 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.98at00RLivingston Municipal Airport25.1 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Deer and feral hogs are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Low intensity runway lights are activated on runway 16/34 by using the CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

OWNERThe owner is the City of Groveton, located at 115 W Front St, Groveton, TX. The phone number is 936-642-1122.Show FAA
MANAGERThe facilities manager is Becky Davis. Contact her at 936-707-7164 or facilities@co.trinity.tx.us.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 33R

Answer card

ICAO: 33R
Name: GROVETON/TRINITY COUNTY
Location: GROVETON, TEXAS
Elevation: 340 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,340 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 3,500 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 180° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 16

Groveton/Trinity County Airport sits in Groveton, Texas. The field elevation is 340 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,500 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lights on 16/34 are low intensity. They are activated through the CTAF. That is useful after dark if you are planning a night arrival.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need fuel, parking, or ramp details. The published remarks also note deer and feral hogs on and near the airport. That is a real operational issue for taxi, takeoff and landing. Clearance delivery is handled through Houston ARTCC at the number in the Chart Supplement. First-time visitors should also verify any local traffic or lighting notes before they depart.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Groveton/Trinity County Airport (33R)?

The airport has one runway. It is runway 16/34. The runway is 3,500 ft long and asphalt.

Does 33R have a control tower?

No. Groveton/Trinity County Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway lighting activation.

What is the pattern altitude at 33R?

A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any ILS approaches at Groveton/Trinity County Airport?

No ILS approaches are published for 33R. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before you go.

How do you turn on the runway lights at 33R?

Low intensity runway lights on 16/34 are activated by using CTAF 122.9. Plan ahead if you expect a night arrival.

Which FBOs are on the field at 33R?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Are there wildlife hazards at Groveton/Trinity County Airport?

Yes. The published remarks say deer and feral hogs are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Use extra caution on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Who manages Groveton/Trinity County Airport?

The published remarks list Becky Davis as the facilities manager. The owner is the City of Groveton. Use the current Chart Supplement for the listed contact details before arrival.

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