73F WINGS FOR CHRIST INTL FLT ACADEMY

Before you fly into 73F

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,455'

MSL · field 455' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 73F

73F does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCNW (TSTC WACO) · 2.8 NM away. Conditions at 73F may differ.

METAR · KCNW

Observed 21:55Z

KCNW 272155Z 18012KT 5SM HZ CLR 31/22 A2977

Wind: 180° @ 12 kt
Visibility: 5 SM
Temp / Dew: 31°C / 22°C
Altimeter: 29.77 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,670 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: MVFR

73F does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KACT (WACO RGNL) · 10.6 NM away. Conditions at 73F may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 21:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KACT 272104Z 2721/2818 18010KT P6SM FEW025 SCT200 FM280800 18013KT P6SM OVC017 FM281000 18013KT 5SM BR BKN008 OVC015 FM281500 18016KT P6SM BKN015

BASEVFR

27 21:00Z–28 08:00Z

Wind: 180° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 20,000 ft, Few clouds 2,500 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: 8 NM NE
VFR sectional: SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JOEL NEW
Phone: 254-723-3277
Address: 371 W. OLD AXTELL RD, WACO TX 76705

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

180° · 12 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

73F · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

73F · 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
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.84

F41·Hammock Aviation Services·46.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.65

T35·Cameron Municipal Airpark·44.8 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.84atF41Hammock Aviation Services46.2 nm
Jet A$5.65atT35Cameron Municipal Airpark44.8 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
There is a 4-foot fence along both sides of the runway 70 feet from the centerline on the south half of the runway.Show FAA
There are 40-foot trees 90 feet from the threshold of runway 34.Show FAA
The airport is inside Class D airspace. Contact TSTC tower on frequency 124.0.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Activate low-intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 by using the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

16The approach slope is zero to one to the displaced threshold over a 5-foot fence at zero feet distance. The slope is 25 to one over a 25-foot road at 640 feet distance.Show FAA

Other notes

Traffic patterns and communications agreements are compatible with James Connally Airport.Show FAA
OWNERPhil Hull can be contacted at 254-379-1463.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 73F

Answer card

ICAO: 73F
Name: WINGS FOR CHRIST INTL FLT ACADEMY
Location: WACO, TEXAS
Elevation: 455 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,455 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 180° at 12 kt
Favored runway now: –

WINGS FOR CHRIST INTL FLT ACADEMY (73F) sits in Waco, Texas at 455 ft MSL. This is a small field with no listed runways in the facts block, so verify the current runway layout and usable length before you go. The airport is inside Class D airspace. Contact TSTC tower on 124.0 for the current local picture. No ILS approaches are published here.

Traffic pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. CTAF is 122.9. Published remarks also note that low-intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 are activated by using the CTAF. The remarks call out a 5-foot fence near the displaced threshold area. They also note a 4-foot fence along both sides of the runway on the south half. There are 40-foot trees near the threshold of runway 34. That makes a close look at the current runway and obstacle picture important before arrival.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. The published remarks also say the traffic pattern and communications agreements are compatible with James Connally Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What airspace is 73F in?

The published remarks say 73F is inside Class D airspace. Contact TSTC tower on 124.0 for the current local picture before you arrive.

What is the pattern altitude at 73F?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does 73F have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 73F. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before planning IFR arrivals.

What is the CTAF at 73F?

CTAF is 122.9. The published remarks also say low-intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 are activated by using the CTAF.

Are there any runway lights at 73F?

Yes. The published remarks say runway 16/34 has low-intensity runway lights that you activate on CTAF 122.9.

What obstacles should I watch for at 73F?

The published remarks mention a 5-foot fence near the displaced threshold area. They also note a 4-foot fence along both sides of the runway on the south half. There are 40-foot trees near the threshold of runway 34. Review the current Chart Supplement before landing.

Which FBOs are on the field at 73F?

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

Who do I call for clearance delivery at 73F?

The published remarks say to contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584 for clearance delivery.

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