E58 Bird Dog Airfield Krum, Texas

Before you fly into E58

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,895'

MSL · field 895' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +2 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF E58

E58 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDTO (DENTON ENTERPRISE) · 9.7 NM away. Conditions at E58 may differ.

METAR · KDTO

Observed 20:53Z

KDTO 272053Z 26010KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP065 T03220150 58006

Wind: 260° @ 10 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 32°C / 15°C
Altimeter: 29.75 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,361 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

E58 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KAFW (PEROT FLD/FORT WORTH ALLIANCE) · 19.0 NM away. Conditions at E58 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: 8 NM E
VFR sectional: DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: SCOTT SACKETT
Phone: 940-367-1992
Address: 9300 S. HICKORY ROAD, KRUM TX 76249

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° · 10 kt

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RWY 18

175°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	175° / 355°	2,830 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	—	—	16', bldg, 0' from thr, 85' R of cntrln, slope 0
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	27', tree, 0' from thr, 75' 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

E58 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

E58 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: Yes
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·25.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.30

0F2·Bowie Municipal Airport·27.8 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.55atKXBPBridgeport Municipal Airport25.4 nm
Jet A$5.30at0F2Bowie Municipal Airport27.8 nm

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
Runway measured 200 feet wide.Show FAA
Runway 18/36 displaced thresholds are not marked.Show FAA
Airport physical address 12598 Air Bob Lane, Krum, Texas.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

18Also 25 foot tree, 90 feet right, 0 to 1 slope; 15 foot road, 23 feet distance, 1 to 1 slope.Show FAA

Other notes

Provided visual flight rules operations and clear 20 to 1 approaches.Show FAA
There is a 100 dollar landing fee for all aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E58

Answer card

ICAO: E58
Name: BIRD DOG AIRFIELD
Location: KRUM, TEXAS
Elevation: 895 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,895 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 2,830 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 260° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Bird Dog Airfield sits near Krum, Texas. Field elevation is 895 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, which is 2,830 ft long and turf. It is a non-towered field. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 1,895 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The runway is measured 200 feet wide. The published remarks say the field supports VFR operations with clear 20 to 1 approaches. They also note that the displaced thresholds on 18/36 are not marked.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on confirming services with the airport operator before arrival. The published remarks also list a $100 landing fee for all aircraft. For clearance delivery, contact Lone Star Approach at 972-615-2799. The airport address is 12598 Air Bob Lane, Krum, Texas. The runway 18 end has nearby obstacles listed in the remarks, including a tree and a road. Give that end a close look on your preflight and arrival planning.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at E58?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 1,895 ft MSL at this field.

Does Bird Dog Airfield have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for E58. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

Is E58 towered or non-towered?

E58 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

What is the longest runway at Bird Dog Airfield?

The only runway is 18/36. It is 2,830 ft long and turf.

Are the runway thresholds marked at E58?

The published remarks say the displaced thresholds on runway 18/36 are not marked. Plan your landing and takeoff accordingly.

What should I know about runway 18 at E58?

The published remarks list obstacles near the 18 end, including a 25 ft tree 90 ft right of centerline and a 15 ft road 23 ft away. Review that end carefully before landing.

Is there a landing fee at Bird Dog Airfield?

Yes. The published remarks say there is a $100 landing fee for all aircraft. Confirm current handling details with the airport operator before arrival.

Who do I call for clearance delivery at E58?

The published remarks list Lone Star Approach at 972-615-2799 for clearance delivery. If you need current local procedures, confirm with the airport operator before departure.

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