KGKY Arlington Muni Airport

Before you fly into KGKY

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Towered

07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs

Pattern alt

1,628.3'

MSL · field 628.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 16

H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KGKY

Current METAR

Observed 03:53Z

KGKY 120353Z 14006KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02940239

Wind: 140° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 29°C / 24°C
Altimeter: 29.90 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,484 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 03:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KGKY 120247Z 1203/1224 16010KT P6SM BKN250 FM120700 01011KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN035CB FM121000 13008KT 5SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN025CB FM121300 18007KT P6SM VCSH BKN022 FM121600 16008KT P6SM SCT035 BKN200

BASEVFR

12 03:00Z–12 07:00Z

Wind: 160° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 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: 4 NM S
VFR sectional: DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: GKY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TRENT BALLARD
Phone: 817-459-5571
Address: 5000 S. COLLINS, STE 100, ARLINGTON TX 76018-3231

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Clearance / Ground

Tower / Local

Approach / Departure

Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

140° · 6 kt

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RWY 16

162°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	162° / 342°	6,080 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
34	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	MALSR	36', trees, 1235' from thr, 188' R of cntrln, slope 28

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 KGKY ARLINGTON MUNI in ARLINGTON, TEXAS, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 34

LD · CAT I

GKY

111.55

ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 34

KGKY · IAP

ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 34

KGKY · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled): Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.50

9F9·A & W Aircraft·13.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.23

KGPM·Spartan Flight Academy·3.2 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Arlington Air Center 131.325(817) 557-0350 WebsiteTitan11d ago	$7.03SS $6.45	—

Arlington Air Center
131.325(817) 557-0350
100LL
$7.03
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.50at9F9A & W Aircraft13.3 nmsave $1.53
Jet A$6.23atKGPMSpartan Flight Academy3.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

EXTSV HEL TFC WEST OF RWY.

Lighting notes

MIRL RWY 16/34 PRESET MED INTST; HIGHER INTST BY ATCT REQ. WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 34 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LL100LL FULL & SELF SERVE.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGKY

Answer card

ICAO: KGKY
Name: ARLINGTON MUNI
Location: ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Elevation: 628.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,628.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 6,080 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 7
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 16

Arlington Muni sits in Arlington, Texas. Field elevation is 628.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 16/34, which is 6,080 ft long. The tower is open daily from 0700 to 2100. Runway 34 has the published ILS. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,628 ft MSL.

Arlington Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available full service and self service. The runway has medium intensity lighting preset. Higher intensity lighting can be requested from ATC. When the tower is closed, pilots can activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 34 on CTAF.

Expect busy helicopter traffic west of the runway. That matters on arrival and departure. Keep a sharp lookout in the pattern and on taxi. The airport is in the Dallas area, so traffic flow can be active. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KGKY Arlington Muni?

The only runway is 16/34. It is 6,080 ft long and paved concrete.

What are the tower hours at KGKY?

The tower is open from 0700 to 2100. Outside those hours, use CTAF 128.625 for airport self-announce and lighting activation on runway 34.

Does KGKY have an ILS approach?

Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 34.

What is the pattern altitude at Arlington Muni?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,628 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Which FBO is on the field at KGKY?

Arlington Air Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.

Is 100LL available at Arlington Muni?

Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available full service and self service.

What should I watch for on arrival to KGKY?

Published remarks call out extensive helicopter traffic west of the runway. Expect extra traffic scanning in that area. Pay attention in the pattern and on final.

Can I use the runway lights at KGKY when the tower is closed?

Yes. The published remarks say the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 34 can be activated on CTAF when the tower is closed.

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