KOCH

VFR

NACOGDOCHES A L MANGHAM JR RGNL

NACOGDOCHES · TEXAS

Elev
343.2'
Longest RWY
5,001'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KOCH NACOGDOCHES A L MANGHAM JR RGNL showing runway layout — runways 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOCH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,343.2'
MSL · field 343.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KOCH

Current METAR

Observed 06:56Z

KOCH 120656Z AUTO 16005KT CLR 26/24 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02560239 PWINO RVRNO $
Wind
160° @ 5 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
26°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,671 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
OCH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COLIN SMITH
Address
556 TERRY CRAWFORD, OFC, NACOGDOCHES TX 75964

Flight service · Hours

FSS CXO
MONTGOMERY COUNTY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 5 kt
RWY 18
183°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 183° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,343 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored183° / 3°5,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)60', trees, 201' from thr, 495' R of cntrln, slope 0
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)MALSR115', trees, 2500' from thr, 490' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 KOCH NACOGDOCHES A L MANGHAM JR RGNL in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 36
LD · CAT I
OCH
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 36
KOCH · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • 35 FT AGL AWOS ANT 400 FT WEST OF RWY 18/36 CNTRLN.
  • BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
  • HIGH INTST STUDENT PILOT TRNG ON AND INVOF ARPT. MNT 122.75 FOR STUDENT AREAS OF ACTVTY.

Lighting notes

  • DUSK-DAWN, MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST. TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 18 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR SELF SERVE 100LL & JET A+; ALSO AVBL FULL SVC DRG ATNDD HRS. FOR AFT HRS SVC CALL 936-560-9567. CALL-OUT FEE.

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36NO LINE OF SIGHT BTN RWY ENDS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18CONTROLLING OBSTRUCTION EXCEEDS A 45 DEGREE SLOPE

Other notes

  • MANAGERARPT ATTENDANT/FBO/AMGR OFC 936-560-9567.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOCH

Answer card
ICAO
KOCH
Name
NACOGDOCHES A L MANGHAM JR RGNL
Location
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
Elevation
343.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,343.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Rgnl sits in Nacogdoches, Texas. Field elevation is 343.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,001 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. The field has one ILS approach to runway 36.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is in a training environment. Published remarks say high-intensity student pilot activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Monitor 122.75 for student areas of activity. Birds are also reported on and near the field.

On-field fuel and services are at A.L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport. They carry 100LL and Jet A Prist. The remarks also say 24-hour self-serve 100LL and Jet A are available. Full service is available during attended hours. Call the airport at 936-560-9567 for after-hours service. A call-out fee applies. For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622. Be ready for runway 18 obstruction notes. The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 18. There is also no line of sight between runway ends.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOCH?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Does KOCH have an ILS approach?
Yes. KOCH has one ILS approach to runway 36.
Is KOCH towered?
No. KOCH does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic.
What runway is longest at KOCH?
Runway 18/36 is the only runway. It is 5,001 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Which fuel is available on the field at KOCH?
A.L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. The remarks also say 24-hour self-serve 100LL and Jet A are available.
Are there any runway 18 concerns at KOCH?
Yes. The published remarks say the controlling obstruction at runway 18 exceeds a 45 degree slope. Plan your departure and arrival with that in mind.
What should I know about lighting at KOCH at night?
From dusk to dawn, the runway lights are preset to low intensity. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate MALSR on runway 36 or REIL on runway 18.
Is there student training traffic at KOCH?
Yes. The remarks say high-intensity student pilot training is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Monitor 122.75 for student areas of activity.

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