KPSN

MVFR

PALESTINE MUNI

PALESTINE · TEXAS

Elev
422.6'
Longest RWY
5,005'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPSN
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,422.6'
MSL · field 422.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KPSN

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KPSN 272235Z AUTO 17006G12KT 3SM HZ FEW026 SCT033 SCT055 30/24 A2981 RMK AO2
Wind
170° @ 6G12 kt
Visibility
3 SM
Temp / Dew
30°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,460 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
PSN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TERESA HERRERA
Address
504 N. QUEEN, PALESTINE TX 75801

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 6 kt
RWY 18
177°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,423 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored177° / 357°5,005 ftASPHStandard L
09/2787° / 267°4,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)50', tree, 750' from thr, 276' R of cntrln, slope 11
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)32', trees, 672' from thr, 155' R of cntrln, slope 14
0956', trees, 856' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 11
2735', trees, 201' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 1

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
KPSN · 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
Other services
INSTR,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

  • Runway 09/27 is permanently closed daily from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn; to increase intensity activate the lights on the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36There is 10 feet of brush 90 feet distant, 245 degrees magnetic to the right from runway 36 end.Show FAA
  • 27There are 25 feet tall trees 120 to 200 feet distant, 249 feet left or right from runway 27 end.Show FAA
  • 09There is 15 feet of brush 160 feet distant, 234 degrees magnetic to the right from runway 09 end.Show FAA
  • 36Runway end identifier lights for runway 36 are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 2For service after hours call 903-724-2225. Call-in fee applies.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCity and airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPSN

Answer card
ICAO
KPSN
Name
PALESTINE MUNI
Location
PALESTINE, TEXAS
Elevation
422.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,422.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,005 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
170° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Palestine Muni is in Palestine, Texas. Field elevation is 422.6 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,005 ft on runway 18/36. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

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 1,423 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Verify before you fly. The field has one on-field FBO. Palestine Jet Center carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (903) 723-0111 for current service details.

A few operational items matter here. Runway 09/27 is permanently closed from sunset to sunrise. The runway 18/36 lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use CTAF to increase intensity. Runway end identifier lights for runway 36 are out of service indefinitely. There are also brush and tree obstructions near the runway ends, so plan your takeoff and landing with that in mind. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC. If you need after-hours service, the published number is 903-724-2225. A call-in fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPSN?
Pattern altitude is not published for KPSN. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KPSN towered?
No. KPSN is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.7 for traffic calls and UNICOM on the same frequency for airport advisory traffic.
What runways are available at Palestine Muni?
KPSN has two asphalt runways. Runway 18/36 is 5,005 ft. Runway 09/27 is 4,002 ft.
Is there an ILS at KPSN?
No ILS approaches are published at KPSN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other published approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KPSN?
Palestine Jet Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (903) 723-0111 for current service details.
Can I use runway 09/27 at night at KPSN?
No. Runway 09/27 is permanently closed daily from sunset to sunrise. Plan on runway 18/36 for night operations.
How do I turn up the runway lights at KPSN?
Runway 18/36 lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Key the CTAF to increase intensity.
Are there any runway end or obstacle issues at KPSN?
Yes. Runway 36 has runway end identifier lights out of service indefinitely. Published remarks also note brush and tree obstructions near the ends of runways 09, 27 and 36. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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