74T

VFR

HICKS

PONDER · TEXAS

Elev
725'
Longest RWY
2,364'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 74T
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,725'
MSL · field 725' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +2 · X/W 11 kt R

METAR & TAF 74T

74T does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDTO (DENTON ENTERPRISE) · 3.0 NM away. Conditions at 74T may differ.

METAR · KDTO

Observed 17:53Z

KDTO 271753Z 26011G16KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP071 T03060189 10306 20233 50005
Wind
260° @ 11G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
31°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,005 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK HICKS
Address
7420 FM 2449, PONDER TX 76259

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

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260° · 11 kt
RWY 17
173°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
11 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 173° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,725 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored173° / 353°2,364 ftTURF17 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1715', bldg, 0' from thr, 40' R of cntrln, slope 0
3520', fence, 0' from thr, 30' 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.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
74T · CHART_SUPP
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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
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Lone Star Approach at 972-615-2799.Show FAA
  • There are 30-foot trees 40 feet right and left of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • There is a 6-foot washout along the west side of the runway.Show FAA
  • The runway is defined by mowing.Show FAA
  • The runway surface is rough and uneven.Show FAA
  • Traffic in the pattern shall remain at or below 1300 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • The airport is fenced. Gates are locked. There is no public ingress or egress.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17The approach slope is 7 to 1 to a 70-foot building located 510 feet distant, 170 feet right; there is a 0 to 1 slope over 30-foot trees at the runway end. There is a 4-foot fence at the runway end with an approach slope of 0 to 1.Show FAA
  • 17There is a 4-foot fence and 30-foot trees at the runway end with a slope of 0 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 17/35The runway is soft when wet.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 74T

Answer card
ICAO
74T
Name
HICKS
Location
PONDER, TEXAS
Elevation
725 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,725 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 2,364 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Hicks Airport (74T) sits in Ponder, Texas. The field elevation is 725 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 2,364 ft long and turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The traffic pattern is published at or below 1,300 ft MSL. That puts the pattern about 575 ft AGL based on the field elevation. The runway is marked by mowing. The surface is rough and uneven. It is also soft when wet. Plan for a careful rollout and keep a close eye on braking and directional control.

Published remarks call out several obstacles near the runway. There are 30-foot trees close to the centerline. There is also a 4-foot fence at the runway end. The approach to runway 17 has a steep obstacle environment near the threshold. A 6-foot washout runs along the west side of the runway. The airport is fenced. Gates are locked. There is no public ingress or egress. For clearance delivery, contact Lone Star Approach at 972-615-2799. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or the field by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 74T Hicks Airport?
Traffic in the pattern shall remain at or below 1,300 ft MSL. With the field elevation at 725 ft MSL, that is about 575 ft AGL.
Does Hicks Airport have a tower?
No. 74T is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls and coordinate with other aircraft in the pattern.
Is there an ILS at 74T?
No ILS approaches are published for 74T. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the longest runway at Hicks Airport?
The only runway is 17/35. It is 2,364 ft long and turf.
What runway condition should I expect at 74T?
The runway is described as rough and uneven. It is soft when wet. The runway is also defined by mowing, so expect a basic turf strip rather than a paved surface.
Are there obstacle concerns on approach to 74T?
Yes. Published remarks mention 30-foot trees near the runway centerline. There is also a 4-foot fence at the runway end. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Which FBOs are on the field at Hicks Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field by phone for current service availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at 74T?
The published remark says to contact Lone Star Approach at 972-615-2799 for clearance delivery.

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