E57

VFR

DENVER CITY

DENVER CITY · TEXAS

Elev
3,575'
Longest RWY
5,780'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into E57
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,575'
MSL · field 3,575' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF E57

Current METAR

Observed 06:15Z

KE57 280615Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM SCT037 BKN045 20/M11 A2991 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / -11°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,045 ft
Ceiling
4,500 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 NW
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STAN DAVID
Address
PO BOX 1539, DENVER CITY TX 79323

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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220° · 6 kt
RWY 22
217°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 217° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 4,575 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored37° / 217°5,780 ftASPH22 R
08/2680° / 260°3,960 ftASPH26 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 2-box left(4.5°)13', road, 200' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
22PAPI 2-box left(4°)6', fence, 201' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 0
0831', pline, 586' from thr, 165' R of cntrln, slope 12
2635', pline, 200' from thr, 52' R of cntrln, slope 0

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

Chart Supplement
E57 · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
  • Runway 26, the entrance road, and 20-foot hangars are inside the primary surface.Show FAA
  • Lighted drilling rigs are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is self-serve.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04There is a 4-foot fence 0 to 145 feet distant and 125 feet left and right, a 13-foot road, and 0 to 200 feet distant near runway 04.Show FAA
  • 08There is a 4-foot fence 145 feet distant and 125 feet left and right of runway 08.Show FAA
  • 26There is a 35-foot power line 54 feet distant and 84 feet to the right of runway 26.Show FAA
  • 22There is a 4-foot fence 0 to 145 feet distant and 125 feet left and right of runway 22.Show FAA
  • 04The approach slope is 0 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 04 over a 28-foot pole located 124 feet right.Show FAA
  • 22The approach slope is 23 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 22.Show FAA
  • 08The approach slope is 24 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 08.Show FAA
  • 26The approach slope is 0 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 26 over a 4-foot fence located 0 feet distant, 74 feet left, and 60 feet right.Show FAA
  • 04There is also a 96-foot building 1266 feet distant from runway 04.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERThe property is leased by the city and county.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is the city manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E57

Answer card
ICAO
E57
Name
DENVER CITY
Location
DENVER CITY, TEXAS
Elevation
3,575 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,575 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 5,780 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Denver City Airport sits in Denver City, Texas. Field elevation is 3,575 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 5,780 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is on the high plains, so density altitude can matter on warm days. Plan for runway length, climb performance and takeoff roll.

Denver City Airport has one on-field FBO. Denver City Airport carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is self-serve. Call (806) 592-3820 for current service details before you go.

Published remarks show several obstructions near the runways. There is a fence near runway 08. Runway 26 has a nearby power line. The entrance road and some hangars sit inside the primary surface. Runway 04 also has fence, road and building notes near the approach area. Runway 22 has a displaced-threshold approach slope note. Treat the field as one that deserves a careful preflight look and a current Chart Supplement check before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at E57 Denver City Airport?
Field elevation is 3,575 ft MSL. That makes density altitude worth checking on warm days, especially for departures.
What is the longest runway at Denver City Airport?
The longest runway is 04/22 at 5,780 ft asphalt. Runway 08/26 is 3,960 ft asphalt.
Does E57 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for E57. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at Denver City Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Denver City Airport towered?
No. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Self-announce and keep your scan tight in the pattern.
Which runway should I watch for obstructions at E57?
Published remarks flag obstructions near both runways. Runway 26 has a 35-foot power line near the approach area. Runway 04 has fence, road and building notes near the threshold and approach path.
What fuel is available on the field at Denver City Airport?
The on-field FBO is Denver City Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is self-serve. Call (806) 592-3820 for current service details.
Are there any runway or approach notes I should know before landing at E57?
Yes. Runway 22 has a displaced-threshold approach slope note. Runway 08 also has a fence note near the approach area. Review the current Chart Supplement and plan a careful stabilized approach.

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