KTPL

VFR

DRAUGHON-MILLER CENTRAL TEXAS RGNL

TEMPLE · TEXAS

Elev
682.3'
Longest RWY
7,000'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:51Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KTPL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,682.3'
MSL · field 682.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +13 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KTPL

Current METAR

Observed 21:51Z

KTPL 272151Z AUTO 18014KT FEW033 31/23 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP076 T03110233 PWINO RVRNO $
Wind
180° @ 14 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
31°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
2,927 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
5 NM NW
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
TPL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SEAN PARKER
Address
7720-F AIRPORT ROAD, TEMPLE TX 76501

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT
SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 14 kt
RWY 16
160°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 160° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,682 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored160° / 340°7,000 ftASPHStandard L
03/2125° / 205°4,740 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
167,000'7,000'7,000'7,000'MALSR
347,000'7,000'7,000'7,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
034,740'4,740'4,740'4,740'
214,740'4,740'4,740'4,740'PAPI 4-box left(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

ILS · 1

RWY 16
LD · CAT I
TPL
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 16
KTPL · 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
100LLAA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,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

  • Glider operations are 1.5 miles north of runway 16 threshold.Show FAA
  • Military contract fuel is available.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting is not available from 2000 to 0700.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Lighting is from dusk to 2200. The precision approach path indicator on runway 21 is activated by CTAF. After 2200, medium intensity runway lights on runways 16 and 34 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 16, use CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 03/21 are not available after 2200.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLAll fuels are full and self service.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Pre-dates active.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting protection meets index B.Show FAA
  • 1For after hours attendant, call 254-493-8530.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTPL

Answer card
ICAO
KTPL
Name
DRAUGHON-MILLER CENTRAL TEXAS RGNL
Location
TEMPLE, TEXAS
Elevation
682.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,682.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
16/34 · 7,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Draughon-Miller Central Texas Rgnl sits in Temple, Texas. Field elevation is 682.3 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 16/34 at 7,000 ft. Runway 03/21 is 4,740 ft. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 123.0 and UNICOM 123.0 for local traffic calls. One ILS approach is published for runway 16. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Temple Executive Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel is self-serve. The published remarks also note that lighting is available from dusk to 2200. After 2200, runway 16/34 lights default to low intensity. Runway 03/21 medium intensity lights are not available after 2200. The PAPI on runway 21 is activated by CTAF. If you need after-hours help, the published remarks list a phone number for the attendant.

For a first-time arrival, pay attention to the lack of tower service and the published lighting limits after 2200. Glider operations are 1.5 miles north of the runway 16 threshold. ARFF is not available from 2000 to 0700. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KTPL?
Runway 16/34 is the longest at 7,000 ft asphalt. That is the main runway to plan on for heavier training, business, or IFR arrivals.
Does KTPL have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 16. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Is KTPL towered?
No. KTPL has no control tower, so pilots use CTAF 123.0 and UNICOM 123.0 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KTPL?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KTPL?
Temple Executive Air Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Can I get self-serve fuel at KTPL?
Yes. The published remarks say all fuels are full and self service. Call the FBO directly if you need after-hours service.
What should I know about lighting at KTPL after dark?
Lighting is published from dusk to 2200. After 2200, runway 16/34 lights are preset to low intensity. Runway 03/21 medium intensity lights are not available after 2200.
Are there any operational cautions for KTPL?
Yes. Glider operations are 1.5 miles north of the runway 16 threshold. ARFF is not available from 2000 to 0700, so plan accordingly for late arrivals.

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