76T Bishop Airport, Decatur TX

Before you fly into 76T

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,888'

MSL · field 888' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 17

H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 76T

76T does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLUD (DECATUR MUNI) · 6.5 NM away. Conditions at 76T may differ.

METAR · KLUD

Observed 21:15Z

KLUD 272115Z AUTO 26005KT 7SM CLR 32/12 A2978 RMK AO2 T03210124

Wind: 260° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 7 SM
Temp / Dew: 32°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.78 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,315 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

76T does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KAFW (PEROT FLD/FORT WORTH ALLIANCE) · 18.0 NM away. Conditions at 76T may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 21:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KAFW 272104Z 2721/2818 22011KT P6SM FEW050 FM280100 17008KT P6SM SCT180 FM281000 18013KT P6SM BKN015

BASEVFR

27 21:00Z–28 01:00Z

Wind: 220° at 11 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 5,000 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.

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

Airport manager

Name: TOM BISHOP
Phone: 940-389-6100
Address: 330 PR 2506, DECATUR TX 76234

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

260° · 5 kt

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RWY 17

173°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	173° / 353°	3,730 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
17	—	—	—	—	—	—	8', pole, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
35	—	—	—	—	—	—	4', fence, 0' from thr, 125' 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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

76T · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

76T · 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: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: GLD,INSTR,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
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

$4.55

KXBP·Bridgeport Municipal Airport·19.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.30

0F2·Bowie Municipal Airport·25.7 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.55atKXBPBridgeport Municipal Airport19.8 nm
Jet A$5.30at0F2Bowie Municipal Airport25.7 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

The runway may be rough due to drought conditions.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Lone Star Approach at 972-615-2799.Show FAA
For runway conditions call 940-389-6100 or 940-389-6200.Show FAA
The runway is soft after heavy rain.Show FAA
There are four 20-foot white poles 45 feet from the west runway edge.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

17There is an 8-foot tree at zero feet distance, 75 feet right; also a 21-foot tree at 260 feet distance, 100 feet right from runway 17 end.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 76T

Answer card

ICAO: 76T
Name: BISHOP
Location: DECATUR, TEXAS
Elevation: 888 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,888 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 17/35 · 3,730 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 260° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 17

Bishop Airport is in Decatur, Texas. The field elevation is 888 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 3,730 ft long and turf. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,888 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The runway may be rough in drought conditions. It can also be soft after heavy rain. There are four 20-foot white poles 45 feet from the west runway edge. Runway 17 also has tree obstructions near the departure end, so give that end a close look before you go.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need local support. For clearance delivery, the published remark points pilots to Lone Star Approach. For runway condition reports, use the listed phone numbers before you launch. This is a turf strip with a short runway by jet standards. Plan for surface condition. Plan for wind. Plan for performance margins before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 76T and how long is it?

76T has one runway, 17/35. It is 3,730 ft long and turf.

Is Bishop Airport towered?

No. 76T is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at 76T?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,888 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Does 76T have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 76T. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.

What should I know about runway 17 at Bishop Airport?

Runway 17 has published tree obstructions near the departure end. There is an 8-foot tree 75 feet right of centerline at the threshold area. There is also a 21-foot tree farther out and right.

Is the turf runway at 76T usually in good shape?

The published remarks say the runway may be rough in drought conditions. It can also be soft after heavy rain. Check runway condition with the airport operator before arrival.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 76T?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current local support details.

Who do I call for clearance delivery or runway condition reports at 76T?

The published remarks direct pilots to Lone Star Approach at 972-615-2799 for clearance delivery. For runway conditions, call 940-389-6100 or 940-389-6200 before departure.

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