76F Van Zandt County Rgnl Airport

Before you fly into 76F

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,522'

MSL · field 522' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 17

H/W +11 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF 76F

76F does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTRL (TERRELL MUNI) · 14.4 NM away. Conditions at 76F may differ.

METAR · KTRL

Observed 21:53Z

KTRL 272153Z AUTO 18011KT 8SM CLR 31/22 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP071 T03110222 PNO $

Wind: 180° @ 11 kt
Visibility: 8 SM
Temp / Dew: 31°C / 22°C
Altimeter: 29.76 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,766 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

76F does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTYR (TYLER POUNDS RGNL) · 35.4 NM away. Conditions at 76F may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KTYR 271745Z 2718/2818 20014G22KT P6SM BKN035 FM272100 20014G22KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250 FM280000 18009KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 FM280600 17009KT P6SM BKN025 FM280800 17011KT P6SM BKN015 FM281600 19012KT P6SM BKN025

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 21:00Z

Wind: 200° at 14 kt gusting 22 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 SE
VFR sectional: DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: PAM PEARSON
Phone: 903-873-3381
Address: PO BOX 217, WILLS POINT TX 75169

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW: FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

180° · 11 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 17

174°M

Head/Tail

+11 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	174° / 354°	3,230 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
17	—	—	—	—	—	—	38', tree, 900' from thr, 165' R of cntrln, slope 18
35	—	—	—	—	—	—	22', trees, 425' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 10

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

76F · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

76F · 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: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
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

$4.97

F44·Dyson Aviation·32.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.75

KJDD·East Texas Flying Service·24.9 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.97atF44Dyson Aviation32.1 nm
Jet A$5.75atKJDDEast Texas Flying Service24.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Pilot access to the lounge is available 24 hours.Show FAA
There is a 68-foot antenna located 810 feet east of the runway centerline.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLSelf-serve 100LL fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Other notes

MANAGERThe airport physical address is 36671 State Highway 64.Show FAA
MANAGERThe airport manager is Wills Point EDC.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 76F

Answer card

ICAO: 76F
Name: VAN ZANDT COUNTY RGNL
Location: WILLS POINT, TEXAS
Elevation: 522 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,522 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 17/35 · 3,230 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 180° at 11 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 17

Van Zandt County Rgnl is in Wills Point, Texas. The field elevation is 522 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 3,230 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the standard pattern at 1,522 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport has 24-hour self-serve 100LL fuel. The lounge is also available 24 hours. No on-field FBOs are listed, so call the airport operator or the field directly if you need current service details before arrival.

A published remark notes a 68-foot antenna about 810 feet east of the runway centerline. Keep that in mind on departure and arrival. The airport manager is Wills Point EDC. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. If you are planning a night or IFR arrival, verify current procedures in the Chart Supplement before you go. The runway is modest in length. Performance planning matters, especially on hot Texas days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 76F and can a light jet use it?

76F has one runway, 17/35, at 3,230 ft. A light jet may be able to use it depending on weight, temperature, wind and performance data. Check your numbers carefully before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at Van Zandt County Rgnl?

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,522 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Does 76F have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 76F. If you are planning an IFR arrival, verify the current approach options in the Chart Supplement before departure.

Is Van Zandt County Rgnl towered?

No. 76F is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725.

What fuel is available at 76F?

Published remarks say 24-hour self-serve 100LL is available. No on-field FBOs are listed, so confirm current service details with the airport operator or by calling the field before arrival.

Are there any obstacles near the runway at 76F?

A published remark notes a 68-foot antenna about 810 feet east of the runway centerline. Plan your departure and arrival paths with that in mind.

Who manages Van Zandt County Rgnl Airport?

The airport manager is Wills Point EDC. The physical address listed in the remarks is 36671 State Highway 64.

What should I know before flying into 76F on a hot Texas day?

The field elevation is 522 ft MSL and the longest runway is 3,230 ft. That means density altitude and runway performance deserve attention, especially when the temperature is high.

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