T59

VFR

WHEELER MUNI

WHEELER · TEXAS

Elev
2,469.9'
Longest RWY
3,565'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into T59
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,469.9'
MSL · field 2,469.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +3 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF T59

T59 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHHF (HEMPHILL COUNTY) · 28.5 NM away. Conditions at T59 may differ.

METAR · KHHF

Observed 05:35Z

KHHF 280535Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A2989 RMK AO2
Wind
110° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,220 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
4 NM E
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL ARGNBRIGHT
Address
505 ALAN BEAN BLVD, PO BOX 98, WHEELER TX 79096

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
110° · 8 kt
RWY 17
175°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 175° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,470 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored175° / 355°3,565 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
3520', road, 564' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 18

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)-A
T59 · 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
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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

  • There is 10 foot rising terrain 100 feet on both sides of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • Runway pavement has cracking with vegetation growing through.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA
  • Low intensity runway lights for runway 17/35 are out of service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35The approach slope to the displaced threshold of runway 35 is 31 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is the Public Works Director.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · T59

Answer card
ICAO
T59
Name
WHEELER MUNI
Location
WHEELER, TEXAS
Elevation
2,469.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,469.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,565 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Wheeler Muni sits in Wheeler, Texas. The field elevation is 2,469.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 3,565 ft long on asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway pavement has cracking with vegetation growing through. Low intensity runway lights for runway 17/35 are out of service. That matters if you are planning a night arrival.

The published remarks also note 10 ft of rising terrain 100 ft on both sides of the runway centerline. That is worth keeping in mind on takeoff and landing. The approach slope to the displaced threshold of runway 35 is 31 to 1. The airport manager is the Public Works Director. For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify services with the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Wheeler Muni (T59)?
T59 has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,565 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does Wheeler Muni have a control tower?
No. Wheeler Muni is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Is there an ILS at T59?
No ILS approaches are published for Wheeler Muni. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Wheeler Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Can I use runway lights at Wheeler Muni at night?
Low intensity runway lights for runway 17/35 are out of service. Verify current lighting status with the airport operator before a night flight.
Are there any terrain or runway condition issues at T59?
Yes. The runway pavement has cracking with vegetation growing through. There is also 10 ft of rising terrain 100 ft on both sides of the runway centerline.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Wheeler Muni?
The published contact is Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest clearance and communication details.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Wheeler Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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