E57 Denver City Airport | Denver City, Texas

Before you fly into E57

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

4,575'

MSL · field 3,575' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 22

H/W +6 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF E57

Current METAR

Observed 03:55Z

KE57 120355Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A2995 RMK AO2

Wind: 180° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 28°C / 17°C
Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 5,956 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

E57 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHOB (LEA COUNTY RGNL) · 25.5 NM away. Conditions at E57 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KHOB 112329Z 1200/1224 18010KT P6SM SCT250 TEMPO 1203/1206 12015G25KT FM121200 12011KT P6SM BKN025 FM121700 13013G20KT P6SM BKN050

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 12:00Z

Wind: 180° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 25,000 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.

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: 1 NM NW
VFR sectional: ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STAN DAVID
Phone: 806-592-5426
Address: PO BOX 1539, DENVER CITY TX 79323

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW: FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

180° · 8 kt

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RWY 22

217°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
04/22Favored	37° / 217°	5,780 ft	ASPH	22 R
08/26	80° / 260°	3,960 ft	ASPH	26 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
04	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4.5°)	—	13', road, 200' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
22	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	6', fence, 201' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 0
08	—	—	—	—	—	—	31', pline, 586' from thr, 165' R of cntrln, slope 12
26	—	—	—	—	—	—	35', pline, 200' from thr, 52' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of E57 DENVER CITY in DENVER CITY, TEXAS, showing runways 04/22, 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

E57 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

E57 · 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: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
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

$5.70

KBFE·Terry County Airport·34.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.85

KLLN·Levelland Aero Services·42 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Denver City Airport 122.800(806) 592-382012d ago	$6.10	$6.00	—

Denver City Airport
122.800(806) 592-3820
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100LL
$6.10
Jet A
$6.00

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.70atKBFETerry County Airport34.9 nmsave $0.40
Jet A$4.85atKLLNLevelland Aero Services42 nmsave $1.15

Airport notes

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

General notes

RWY 26, ENTRANCE RD & 20 FT HNGRS, INSIDE PRIM SFC.
LGTD DRILLING RIGS ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Fuel notes

100LLSELF-SERVE.

Approach & departure obstructions

044 FT FENCE 0-145 FT DSTC, 125 FT L/R, 13 FT RD, 0-200 FT DSTC.
084 FT FENCE 145 FT DSTC, 125 FT L/R.
224 FT FENCE, 0-145 FT DSTC, 125 FT L/R.
2635 FT PLINE 54 FT DSTC, 84 FT RIGHT.
04APCH SLOPE 0:1 AT DSPLCD THR OVR 28 FT POLE, 124 FT R.
08APCH SLOPE 24:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
22APCH SLOPE 23:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
26APCH SLOPE 0:1 AT DSPLCD THR OVR 4 FT FENCE 0 FT DSTC, 74 FT L, 60 FT R.
04ALSO 96 FT BLDG, 1266 FT DSTC.

Other notes

MANAGERCITY/AMGR.
OWNERPROPERTY LEASED BY CITY AND COUNTY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E57

Answer card

ICAO: E57
Name: DENVER CITY
Location: DENVER CITY, TEXAS
Elevation: 3,575 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 4,575 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 04/22 · 5,780 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 9°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 180° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 22

Denver City Airport sits in Denver City, Texas. Field elevation is 3,575 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 5,780 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is on the high plains, so density altitude can matter on warm days. Plan for runway length, climb performance and takeoff roll.

Denver City Airport has one on-field FBO. Denver City Airport carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is self-serve. Call (806) 592-3820 for current service details before you go.

Published remarks show several obstructions near the runways. There is a fence near runway 08. Runway 26 has a nearby power line. The entrance road and some hangars sit inside the primary surface. Runway 04 also has fence, road and building notes near the approach area. Runway 22 has a displaced-threshold approach slope note. Treat the field as one that deserves a careful preflight look and a current Chart Supplement check before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at E57 Denver City Airport?

Field elevation is 3,575 ft MSL. That makes density altitude worth checking on warm days, especially for departures.

What is the longest runway at Denver City Airport?

The longest runway is 04/22 at 5,780 ft asphalt. Runway 08/26 is 3,960 ft asphalt.

Does E57 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for E57. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you fly.

What is the pattern altitude at Denver City Airport?

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

Is Denver City Airport towered?

No. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Self-announce and keep your scan tight in the pattern.

Which runway should I watch for obstructions at E57?

Published remarks flag obstructions near both runways. Runway 26 has a 35-foot power line near the approach area. Runway 04 has fence, road and building notes near the threshold and approach path.

What fuel is available on the field at Denver City Airport?

The on-field FBO is Denver City Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is self-serve. Call (806) 592-3820 for current service details.

Are there any runway or approach notes I should know before landing at E57?

Yes. Runway 22 has a displaced-threshold approach slope note. Runway 08 also has a fence note near the approach area. Review the current Chart Supplement and plan a careful stabilized approach.

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