KADS

VFR

ADDISON

DALLAS · TEXAS

Elev
644.2'
Longest RWY
7,203'16/34
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:47Z
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Before you fly into KADS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,600.2'
MSL · field 644.2' + 956 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +2 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KADS

Current METAR

Observed 17:47Z

KADS 271747Z 23007G16KT 8SM FEW027 31/19 A2978
Wind
230° @ 7G16 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
31°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
2,892 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
9 NM N
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
Pattern altitude
956 ft AGL · 1,600 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
ADS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAIME EDROSA
Address
4545 JIMMY DOOLITTLE DRIVE, SUITE 200, ADDISON TX 75001

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
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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230° · 7 kt
RWY 16
157°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 157° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,600 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored157° / 337°7,203 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
167,203'7,203'7,203'6,224'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR10', road, 200' from thr, 500' R of cntrln, slope 0
347,203'7,203'7,203'6,431'PAPI 4-box left(3°)10', road, 200' from thr, 500' 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.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 16
LD · CAT I
ADS
110.1
RWY 34
LD · CAT I
TBQ
110.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 16
KADS · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

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

  • No touch-and-go operations are permitted without airport manager approval.Show FAA
  • AWOS-3 information only is available when the tower is closed. ATIS is available during tower hours.Show FAA
  • Noise sensitive areas surround the airport. Pilots are requested to use NBAA standard noise abatement procedures.Show FAA
  • There are numerous 200 foot buildings within 1 mile east and south of the airport; transmission towers and water tanks are west of the airport.Show FAA
  • This is a user fee airport. The CPB office hours are Monday through Friday 1000 to 2100. The phone number is 214-208-3636.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Be alert for runway holding position markings located at the west edge of taxiway A.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated for runway 16; high intensity runway lights are available for runways 16 and 34 on the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16There is a 10 foot airport perimeter road 0 to 200 feet distant, 275 feet right and 488 feet left from runway end 16.Show FAA
  • 34There is a 10 foot airport perimeter road 0 to 200 feet distant, 320 feet left to 460 feet right from runway end 34.Show FAA
  • 16The approach slope is 10 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 40 foot tree 430 feet distant and 475 feet left from runway end 16.Show FAA
  • 34The approach slope is 17 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 28 foot pole 490 feet distant and 536 feet left from runway end 34.Show FAA
  • 34There is an antenna on top of a building near runway end 34.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 16_EMASThe engineered materials arresting system is a non-standard arresting gear 387 feet in length by 100 feet in width located 35 feet setback from the departure end of runway 16.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude is 956 feet above ground level for light aircraft and 1356 feet above ground level for large aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KADS

Answer card
ICAO
KADS
Name
ADDISON
Location
DALLAS, TEXAS
Elevation
644.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,600.2 ft MSL (956 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 7,203 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Addison Airport sits in Dallas, Texas. Field elevation is 644.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 7,203 ft long and asphalt. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2200. ATIS is available during tower hours. When the tower is closed, only AWOS-3 information is available.

Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 16 and 34. Pattern altitude is 956 ft AGL, or 1,600.2 ft MSL. That is the number to brief, not a computed value.

Three on-field FBOs are listed. Atlantic Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. Galaxy FBO carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. This is a user fee airport. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly for current access details before you go.

First-time visitors should pay close attention to the noise environment. Noise sensitive areas surround the field. NBAA standard noise abatement procedures are requested. There are also several published obstacles near both runway ends. Runway 16 has a non-standard EMAS at the departure end. Runway 34 has nearby roads, an antenna near the end and a pole on the extended approach path. Birds are also reported on and near the airport. Expect a busy metro airport with towered operations. Plan your arrival accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KADS?
Pattern altitude is 956 ft AGL. That equals 1,600.2 ft MSL.
What are the tower hours at Addison Airport?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2200. Outside those hours, AWOS-3 information is available.
Does KADS have ILS approaches?
Yes. Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 16 and 34.
What is the longest runway at KADS?
Runway 16/34 is the only runway. It is 7,203 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBOs are on the field at Addison?
Atlantic Aviation, Galaxy FBO and Million Air are on the field. Atlantic carries 100LL and Jet A. Galaxy carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KADS?
Yes. Noise sensitive areas surround the airport. Pilots are requested to use NBAA standard noise abatement procedures.
Is Addison Airport a user fee airport?
Yes. It is a user fee airport. The published CPB office hours are Monday through Friday from 1000 to 2100.
What should I watch for on departure or arrival at KADS?
There are published obstacles near both runway ends. Runway 16 has an EMAS at the departure end. Runway 34 has a perimeter road, an antenna near the end and a pole on the approach path.

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