T48

VFR

POETRY FLYING RANCH

ROCKWALL · TEXAS

Elev
500'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
VFR sectional · T48
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Before you fly into T48
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,500'
MSL · field 500' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF T48

T48 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTRL (TERRELL MUNI) · 9.9 NM away. Conditions at T48 may differ.

METAR · KTRL

Observed 20:53Z

KTRL 272053Z AUTO 17012KT 8SM BKN041 BKN050 32/23 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP072 T03170228 58007
Wind
170° @ 12 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
32°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,846 ft
Ceiling
4,100 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
15 NM SE
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE JAFFE
Address
10519 CO. RD 2426, TERRELL TX 75160

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
170° · 12 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
T48 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13Approach slope is 5 to 1 to displaced threshold; there is a 13-foot building 67 feet from the runway and 102 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 31Approach slope is 50 to 1 to displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFacility address is 10053 County Road 2322, Terrell, Texas.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · T48

Answer card
ICAO
T48
Name
POETRY FLYING RANCH
Location
ROCKWALL, TEXAS
Elevation
500 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,500 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 12 kt
Favored runway now

Poetry Flying Ranch (T48) sits near Rockwall, Texas. The field elevation is 500 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so verify the current field layout before you go. This is a VFR-only airport. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston pattern reference unless the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator says otherwise. The published remarks also call out wildlife on and near the runway area. That is worth planning for on arrival and departure.

The remarks include obstruction notes near displaced thresholds. One note mentions a 13-foot building close to the runway environment. Another notes a shallow approach path to a displaced threshold. Treat the field as one that deserves a careful preflight review and a current look at the Chart Supplement before you launch.

No on-field FBOs are listed. If you need fuel or local handling details, contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM before arrival. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Fort Worth ARTCC. The facility address is in Terrell, Texas. Check the current Chart Supplement for any airspace or operational notes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at T48?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL reference for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is T48 a towered airport?
No. T48 has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Does T48 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for T48. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What should I know about runway conditions at T48?
No runways are listed in the facts block. The published remarks also warn about wildlife on and near the runway area, so plan for a careful arrival and departure brief.
Are there any obstructions near the runway at T48?
Yes. The published remarks mention a 13-foot building near the runway environment and approach slope notes to displaced thresholds. Review the current Chart Supplement before flight.
Is T48 VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR operations only.
Which FBOs are on the field at T48?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at T48?
The published remark lists Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the Chart Supplement before departure.

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