T96

VFR

SOUTHWEST LUBBOCK

WOLFFORTH · TEXAS

Elev
3,265'
Longest RWY
4,000'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into T96
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,265'
MSL · field 3,265' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF T96

T96 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLBB (LUBBOCK PRESTON SMITH INTL) · 18.8 NM away. Conditions at T96 may differ.

METAR · KLBB

Observed 04:53Z

KLBB 280453Z 23003KT 10SM SCT250 22/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP071 T02221089
Wind
230° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / -9°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
4,938 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
7 NM S
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
FTW

Airport manager

Name
JOE GRIMES
Address
21103 FM 179, WOLFFORTH TX 79382

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
230° · 3 kt
RWY 20
197°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 197° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 4,265 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored17° / 197°4,000 ftASPH20 R

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
T96 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Wind indicator
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
  • Seasonal crops are present at each runway end.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20Runway 02/20 has solar lights.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Windsocks are located at midfield and the north end.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe property owner is Joe and Jean Grimes Trust.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager contact email is JOE@GRIMESENGINEERING.COM.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · T96

Answer card
ICAO
T96
Name
SOUTHWEST LUBBOCK
Location
WOLFFORTH, TEXAS
Elevation
3,265 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,265 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Southwest Lubbock (T96) sits in Wolfforth, Texas. The field elevation is 3,265 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 4,000 ft long with asphalt pavement. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 4,265 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Runway 02/20 has solar lights. Windsocks are located at midfield and the north end.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan ahead for fuel or services and confirm current availability with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before departure. Published remarks also note seasonal crops at each runway end, so watch your approach and departure path closely. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. If you need current operational details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Southwest Lubbock (T96)?
The field elevation is 3,265 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude planning, especially on warm West Texas days.
What is the runway length at T96?
T96 has one runway, 02/20. It is 4,000 ft long and asphalt.
Does Southwest Lubbock have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for T96. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you fly.
Is T96 towered or non-towered?
T96 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at T96?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 4,265 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Southwest Lubbock?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the provided facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What runway lighting does T96 have?
Runway 02/20 has solar lights. Plan for that if you expect evening operations or a late arrival.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at T96?
Seasonal crops are present at each runway end. Keep that in mind on final and during the takeoff roll. Windsocks are at midfield and the north end, which can help you judge the wind on a short local field.

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