E57

MVFR

DENVER CITY

DENVER CITY · TEXAS

Elev
3,575'
Longest RWY
5,780'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR14:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of E57 DENVER CITY showing runway layout — runways 04/22, 08/26
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into E57
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,575'
MSL · field 3,575' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +3 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF E57

Current METAR

Observed 14:15Z

KE57 121415Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM OVC015 25/20 A3007 RMK AO2
Wind
150° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 20°C
Altimeter
30.07 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5,447 ft
Ceiling
1,500 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
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
150° · 7 kt
RWY 08
080°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 080° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,575 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2237° / 217°5,780 ftASPH22 R
08/26Favored80° / 260°3,960 ftASPH26 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 2-box left(4.5°)13', road, 200' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
22PAPI 2-box left(4°)6', fence, 201' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 0
0831', pline, 586' from thr, 165' R of cntrln, slope 12
2635', 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
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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
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.

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
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
150° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

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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