F17 Center Muni Airport Guide

Before you fly into F17

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,318.7'

MSL · field 318.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF F17

Current METAR

Observed 14:15Z

KF17 101415Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 29/25 A3008 RMK AO2

Wind: 210° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 29°C / 25°C
Altimeter: 30.08 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,877 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

F17 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KSHV (SHREVEPORT RGNL) · 40.6 NM away. Conditions at F17 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 10 12:00Z–11 12:00Z

TAF KSHV 101120Z 1012/1112 20005KT P6SM FEW150 FM101500 22010KT P6SM FEW040 SCT250 FM110000 18005KT P6SM FEW250

BASEVFR

10 12:00Z–10 15:00Z

Wind: 200° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 15,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 3 NM NE
VFR sectional: HOUSTON
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: F17 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS CXO: MONTGOMERY COUNTY1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

210° · 5 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

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: Minor
Power plant repair: Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
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.

Cheapest 100LL

$5.35

F17·Center Municipal Airport

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.69

KASL·Central Jet Service·42.1 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Center Municipal Airport 122.800(936) 598-8119 WebsiteAvfuel19d ago	$5.35	—	—

Center Municipal Airport
122.800(936) 598-8119
—
100LL
$5.35
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$5.69atKASLCentral Jet Service42.1 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · F17

Answer card

ICAO: F17
Name: CENTER MUNI
Location: CENTER, TEXAS
Elevation: 318.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,318.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 0
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 210° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: –

Center Muni is in Center, Texas. The field elevation is 318.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 5,501 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Center Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available. Airport services are on call by phone. The airport manager can also be reached by email.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the published runway lighting note. The medium intensity lights on 17/35 start at low intensity. You can increase them by keying the CTAF. Deer are reported on and near the airport. A careful scan on taxi, takeoff and landing is smart. Runway 17 has tree obstructions near the departure end. Runway 35 also has trees near the approach path. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for any updated notes or local procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Center Muni (F17)?

F17 has one runway, 17/35. It is 5,501 ft long and paved with asphalt.

Does Center Muni have a control tower?

No. Center Muni is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What is the pattern altitude at F17?

A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any ILS approaches at Center Muni?

No ILS approaches are published for F17. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach info before planning IFR.

Which FBO is on the field at Center Muni?

The on-field FBO listed is Center Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A.

Is self-serve 100LL available at F17?

Yes. Published remarks say self-service fuel is available for 100LL.

What should I know about runway lighting at Center Muni?

Runway 17/35 has medium intensity lights preset to low intensity. Key the CTAF to increase intensity.

Are there any obstructions or wildlife concerns at F17?

Yes. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Published remarks also note trees near both runway ends, including a controlling obstruction on runway 17 and trees near runway 35.

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