KHQZ

MVFR

MESQUITE METRO

MESQUITE · TEXAS

Elev
446.5'
Longest RWY
6,000'18/36
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:50Z
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Before you fly into KHQZ
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,446.5'
MSL · field 446.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +12 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KHQZ

Current METAR

Observed 17:50Z

KHQZ 271750Z 20013G18KT 5SM HZ BKN031 BKN039 31/23 A2979 `
Wind
200° @ 13G18 kt
Visibility
5 SM
Temp / Dew
31°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,635 ft
Ceiling
3,100 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
HQZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SHAWN BEAVER
Address
1340 ARPT BLVD., MESQUITE TX 75181

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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200° · 13 kt
RWY 18
178°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 178° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,447 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°6,000 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)RLLS40', tree, 800' from thr, 460' R of cntrln, slope 15
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)RLLS8', fence, 230' from thr, 510' R of cntrln, slope 3

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
KHQZ · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Birds, coyotes, and wild hogs are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the air traffic control tower is closed, contact Lone Star Approach at 972-615-2799.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and to activate runway edge lights for runway 18 and 36, use the runway end identifier lights for runway 18 and 36. Precision approach path indicators for runway 18 and 36 are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-serve 100LL fuel is available 24 hours. Full service is available during attended hours and also after hours by calling 214-244-1959. There is a call-in fee.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There is 15-foot brush 199 feet distant, 490 feet left of runway 18.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For an attendant after hours call 214-244-1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERContact the airport manager at sbeaver@cityofmesquite.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHQZ

Answer card
ICAO
KHQZ
Name
MESQUITE METRO
Location
MESQUITE, TEXAS
Elevation
446.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,446.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 6,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
200° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Mesquite Metro Airport sits in Mesquite, Texas. Field elevation is 446.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 6,000 ft long with concrete pavement. The control tower is open from 0700 to 2100. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. The field sits under Lone Star approach control. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery is handled through Lone Star Approach. The runway lighting setup is worth a look before night ops. Medium intensity lights on 18/36 start at low intensity. You use the runway end identifier lights to bring up edge lights and increase intensity. PAPI for 18 and 36 is controlled by CTAF.

Mesquite Executive Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours. Full service is available during attended hours. After hours service is available by phone and a call-in fee applies. Watch for brush near runway 18. The published obstruction is 15 ft high, 199 ft from the runway and 490 ft left of centerline. Birds, coyotes and wild hogs are reported in the area, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHQZ?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives different guidance.
What runway does Mesquite Metro Airport use?
KHQZ has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 6,000 ft long with concrete pavement.
Does KHQZ have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KHQZ. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What are the tower hours at Mesquite Metro?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2100. When it is closed, clearance delivery is handled through Lone Star Approach.
Which FBO is on the field at KHQZ?
Mesquite Executive Air Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Mesquite Metro?
Yes. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours. Full service is also available during attended hours.
What should I know about runway lighting at KHQZ?
Runway 18/36 has medium intensity lights preset to low intensity. Use the runway end identifier lights to increase intensity and activate the runway edge lights. The PAPI for 18 and 36 is controlled by CTAF.
Are there any hazards on approach to runway 18?
Yes. There is 15 ft brush 199 ft from runway 18 and 490 ft left of centerline. Birds, coyotes and wild hogs are also reported in the airport area.

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