T38

VFR

BAR V K

BOLIVAR · TEXAS

Elev
765'
Longest RWY
2,900'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of T38 BAR V K showing runway layout — runways 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into T38
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,765'
MSL · field 765' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF T38

T38 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDTO (DENTON ENTERPRISE) · 10.7 NM away. Conditions at T38 may differ.

METAR · KDTO

Observed 04:53Z

KDTO 120453Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM BKN070 29/24 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02890239 $
Wind
140° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,641 ft
Ceiling
7,000 ft AGL
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
1 NM N
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID "SCOTT" DUFRECHE
Address
11544 EAGLE VIEW CIR, SANGER TX 76266-0279

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 4 kt
RWY 18
175°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 175° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,765 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored175° / 355°2,900 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1810', road, 23' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 2
3622', trees, 375' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 T38 BAR V K in BOLIVAR, TEXAS, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
T38 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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

  • PAEW ON RWY. GRASS MOWER WILL CLEAR RWY AFT LOW APCH.
  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF RWY.
  • RWY SOFT WHEN WET, CALL FOR FICONS.
  • DITCH ON BOTH SIDES OF RWY MID FIELD OUTSIDE OF RWY LGTS.
  • GLIDER ACTVT ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • DO NOT MISTAKE NORTH END 1400 FT LONG TURF TWY AS RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
  • CELL TWR MIDFIELD INSIDE DOWNWIND FOR RWY 36.
  • NO FUEL OR OTR SVCS AVBL.
  • ARPT CLSD AT NGT TO NON-RESIDENTS.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT LIRL RWY 18/36 - 122.825.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18APCH SLOPE 22:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · T38

Answer card
ICAO
T38
Name
BAR V K
Location
BOLIVAR, TEXAS
Elevation
765 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,765 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

BAR V K is in Bolivar, Texas. Field elevation is 765 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,900 ft of turf, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.85.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator tells you otherwise. The published remarks matter here. There is a cell tower midfield inside the downwind for runway 36. The runway is soft when wet. There is also a ditch on both sides of the runway mid field outside the runway lights. Wildlife and glider activity are reported in and around the airport.

The field has no on-field FBOs listed. No fuel or other services are available. The airport is closed at night to non-residents. Low intensity runway lighting is available on runway 18/36. It is activated on frequency 122.825. There is also a 22 to 1 approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 18. First-time pilots should pay close attention to the turf surface. They should also watch the tower on the downwind for 36. The north end 1,400 ft turf taxiway should not be mistaken for a runway.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at T38 BAR V K?
T38 has one runway, 18/36. It is 2,900 ft long and turf surfaced.
Is there an ILS at BAR V K (T38)?
No ILS approaches are published for T38. Check the current Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at T38?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is T38 towered?
No. T38 is non-towered. CTAF is 122.85.
Can you land at T38 at night?
The airport is closed at night to non-residents. Verify access with the airport operator before planning a night arrival.
Which runway lighting is available at BAR V K?
Low intensity runway lighting is available on runway 18/36. It is activated on 122.825.
Are there fuel or FBO services at T38?
No fuel or other services are available. No on-field FBOs are listed.
What hazards should a pilot watch for at T38?
Watch for a midfield cell tower in the downwind for runway 36. The runway can be soft when wet. There is also a ditch on both sides of the runway mid field outside the runway lights.

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