F14

VFR

WICHITA VALLEY

WICHITA FALLS · TEXAS

Elev
1,005.1'
Longest RWY
3,320'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into F14
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,005.1'
MSL · field 1,005.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF F14

F14 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSPS (SHEPPARD AFB/WICHITA FALLS MUNI) · 6.7 NM away. Conditions at F14 may differ.

METAR · KSPS

Observed 23:52Z

KSPS 272352Z 28008KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP055 T03170006 10333 20311 53002
Wind
280° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
32°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,510 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
8 NM NW
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN HOOKER
Address
2926 HAWS ROAD, IOWA PARK TX 76367

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 8 kt
RWY 31
311°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 311° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,005 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored131° / 311°3,320 ftASPHStandard L
04/2239° / 219°3,107 ftTURFStandard L
16/34163° / 343°2,037 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1315', road, 200' from thr, 57' R of cntrln, slope 0
3120', tree, 375' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 8
0434', pline, 50' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1
2238', trees, 130' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 3
164', fence, 80' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
3430', pline, 1000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 33

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

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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
100LL
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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

  • Unlighted tower 150 feet above ground level 2 miles south.Show FAA
  • Intensive jet trainer traffic occurs between 2800 and 4500 feet mean sea level in the vicinity of the airport and Sheppard Air Force Base 6 miles northeast. Contact approach control for traffic advisories.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available for 100LL.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31Runway 13/31 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights. Runway 13 threshold lights are two green and red. Runway 31 threshold lights are two green and red.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31Six foot bank 50 feet distant from runway 31 end.Show FAA
  • 13Four foot fence 0 to 143 feet distant and 15 foot road 126 feet distant from runway 13 end.Show FAA
  • 13Markings are nonstandard; runway edge lights and centerline are small at runway 13.Show FAA
  • 31Markings are nonstandard; runway edge lights and centerline are small at runway 31.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Pre dates the airport traffic control tower.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · F14

Answer card
ICAO
F14
Name
WICHITA VALLEY
Location
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
Elevation
1,005.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,005.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
13/31 · 3,320 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Wichita Valley Airport is in Wichita Falls, Texas. The field elevation is 1,005.1 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 3,320 ft asphalt. Runways 16/34 and 04/22 are turf. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport sits near Sheppard Air Force Base. Intensive jet trainer traffic occurs in the area between 2,800 and 4,500 ft MSL. Get traffic advisories from approach control when you can. Runway 13/31 has nonstandard low intensity lighting. The markings are also nonstandard. Runway 31 has a 6 ft bank close off the departure end. Runway 13 has a 4 ft fence and a road near the threshold area. There is also an unlighted tower 2 miles south that rises 150 ft AGL.

Wichita Valley Airport, the on-field FBO, carries self-serve 100LL. Call (940) 781-7246 for current availability. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at F14 Wichita Valley?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different procedure.
Does Wichita Valley Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for F14. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file.
Which runway is longest at Wichita Valley Airport?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 3,320 ft. It is asphalt and has nonstandard low intensity lighting.
Is there a tower at F14?
No. Wichita Valley is an uncontrolled field, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic.
What fuel is available on the field at Wichita Valley?
Wichita Valley Airport carries self-serve 100LL. Call the FBO directly at (940) 781-7246 to confirm current availability before you go.
What should I know about traffic near Wichita Valley Airport?
Sheppard Air Force Base is 6 miles northeast. Intensive jet trainer traffic occurs between 2,800 and 4,500 ft MSL in the vicinity, so get advisories from approach control when possible.
Are there runway lighting or obstacle issues at F14?
Yes. Runway 13/31 has nonstandard low intensity lights. Runway 31 has a 6 ft bank near the departure end. Runway 13 has a fence and a road close to the threshold area.
What frequencies do I use at Wichita Valley Airport?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. For approach or departure control, use 118.2 or 292.3 for Sheppard as assigned.

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