KACT

VFR

WACO RGNL

WACO · TEXAS

Elev
516.1'
Longest RWY
7,107'01/19
Tower
06:00–00:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR23:51Z
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Before you fly into KACT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–00:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,516.1'
MSL · field 516.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +9 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KACT

Current METAR

Observed 23:51Z

KACT 272351Z 17010KT 6SM HZ CLR 29/22 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02940222 10328 20289 53002
Wind
170° @ 10 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,494 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
5 NM NW
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
ACT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMES HARRIS
Address
7909 KARL MAY DRIVE, WACO TX 76708

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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170° · 10 kt
RWY 14
142°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 142° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,516 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/197° / 187°7,107 ftASPHStandard L
14/32Favored142° / 322°5,103 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
017,107'7,107'7,107'7,005'PAPI 4-box right(3°)10', road, 650' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 45
197,107'7,107'6,605'6,605'MALSR
145,103'5,103'5,103'5,103'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
325,103'5,103'5,103'5,103'PAPI 4-box left(3°)10', road, 550' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 35

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.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 19
LD · CAT I
ACT
109.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 19
KACT · IAP
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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
100LLAUL94
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Waco Approach on 121.9 or contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, the MALSR is available on runway 19. High intensity runway lights on runways 01 and 19 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity, activate on the CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are available on runway 14. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 14 and 32. Taxiway lights are preset to low intensity when the wind favors; otherwise, they are not available.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32The pavement classification rating value for runway 14/32 is 462/F/B/W/T.Show FAA
  • 01/19The pavement classification rating value for runway 01/19 is 547/F/B/W/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior permission required for unscheduled aircraft operations. Call the airport manager at 254-750-8657.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KACT

Answer card
ICAO
KACT
Name
WACO RGNL
Location
WACO, TEXAS
Elevation
516.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,516.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-0000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 7,107 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
11
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Waco Rgnl sits in Waco, Texas at 516.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 01/19 at 7,107 ft. The tower is open from 0600 to 0000. There is one ILS approach. It serves runway 19.

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. Freeman Jet Center - Waco is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A Prist and UL94. Call ahead if you need ramp or fuel details before arrival.

A few operational notes matter here. Prior permission is required for unscheduled aircraft operations. Call the airport manager before you go. Clearance delivery is handled through Waco Approach on 121.9 or Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. When the tower is closed, runway 19 has MALSR available. Runways 01 and 19 use high intensity lights that start at low intensity. You can increase them on the CTAF. Runway 14 has runway end identifier lights. Runways 14 and 32 have medium intensity lighting. Taxiway lights are preset low when the wind favors. Otherwise they are not available.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KACT?
Runway 01/19 is the longest at 7,107 ft asphalt. That is the runway most pilots will look at first for heavier aircraft or longer takeoff rolls.
What is the pattern altitude at Waco Rgnl?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is there an ILS at KACT?
Yes. The field has one ILS approach. It serves runway 19.
What are the tower hours at KACT?
The tower is open from 0600 to 0000. Outside those hours, review the lighting notes before you go in at night.
Which FBO is on the field at Waco Rgnl?
Freeman Jet Center - Waco is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A Prist and UL94.
Do I need prior permission for an unscheduled arrival at KACT?
Yes. Prior permission is required for unscheduled aircraft operations. Call the airport manager at 254-750-8657 before arrival.
How do I get clearance delivery at Waco Rgnl?
For clearance delivery, contact Waco Approach on 121.9 or contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.
What should I know about night operations at KACT?
When the tower is closed, the MALSR is available on runway 19. Runways 01 and 19 have high intensity lights preset to low intensity. You can increase intensity on the CTAF.

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