F44 Athens Muni Airport Guide

Before you fly into F44

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,444.1'

MSL · field 444.1' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +8 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF F44

Current METAR

Observed 18:55Z

KF44 111855Z AUTO 20008G15KT 10SM SCT032 SCT041 OVC060 31/23 A2987 RMK AO2

Wind: 200° @ 8G15 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 31°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 2,533 ft
Ceiling: 6,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

F44 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTYR (TYLER POUNDS RGNL) · 24.4 NM away. Conditions at F44 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KTYR 111741Z 1118/1218 19012G21KT P6SM SCT035 TEMPO 1118/1119 BKN025 FM120000 18012KT P6SM FEW060 BKN250 FM121200 19007KT P6SM BKN015 BKN250 FM121500 21007KT P6SM VCSH BKN025

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–12 00:00Z

Wind: 190° at 12 kt gusting 21 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 3,500 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 SE
VFR sectional: DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: SHANNON EASLEY
Phone: 903-675-8036
Address: 508 E. TYLER, ATHENS TX 75751

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW: FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0800-DUSK

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

200° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 18

178°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	178° / 358°	3,988 ft	ASPH	36 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	66', trees, 985' from thr, 160' R of cntrln, slope 11
36	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	55', trees, 700' from thr, 305' R of cntrln, slope 9

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of F44 ATHENS MUNI in ATHENS, TEXAS, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

F44 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

F44 · IAP

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): HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
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.

Cheapest 100LL

$5.27

F44·Dyson Aviation

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.77

KTYR·Johnson Aviation·24.4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Dyson Aviation 123.000(903) 677-0669Independentyesterday	$5.27	—
Addco Aviation Services 123.000(903) 675-0086Avfuel17d ago	$6.15SS $5.95	—

Dyson Aviation
123.000(903) 677-0669
100LL
$5.27
Jet A
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Addco Aviation Services
123.000(903) 675-0086
100LL
$6.15
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$5.77atKTYRJohnson Aviation24.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

FERAL HOGS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Approach & departure obstructions

1811 FT ROAD 160 FT DSTC, 235 FT L.
3612-25 FT TREES ON FENCELINE 0-200 FT DSTC, 247 R.
18ALSO 15 FT RD AT 160 DSTC, 235 L, 0:1.

Other notes

THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
MANAGERPUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · F44

Answer card

ICAO: F44
Name: ATHENS MUNI
Location: ATHENS, TEXAS
Elevation: 444.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,444.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 3,988 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 200° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Athens Muni sits in Athens, Texas. The field elevation is 444.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 3,988 ft long and asphalt. This is an uncontrolled airport with no tower. CTAF is 123.0 and UNICOM is 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport has two on-field FBOs. Dyson Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. Addco Aviation Services also carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead if you need current service details.

Published remarks matter here. Trees sit near the runway 36 side of the fence line. There are also road obstructions near runway 18. Feral hogs are reported on and near the airport, so keep an eye out on taxi and takeoff. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. The airport is in a part of Texas where density altitude can matter in warm weather. Plan performance with that in mind. If you are unfamiliar with the field, review the current Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Athens Muni (F44)?

F44 has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,988 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

Is Athens Muni towered or uncontrolled?

Athens Muni is uncontrolled. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

Does F44 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for F44. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at Athens Muni?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for F44. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Which FBOs are on the field at F44?

Dyson Aviation is on field. Addco Aviation Services is on field. Both carry 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly for current services before arrival.

Are there any runway obstructions at Athens Muni?

Yes. Trees are reported near runway 36 on the fenceline. Near runway 18 there are road obstructions close to the runway environment. Review the current Chart Supplement before landing.

Is there anything unusual a first-time pilot should watch for at F44?

Yes. Feral hogs are reported on and near the airport. That makes taxi and runway checks worth a careful scan, especially at low light.

Who handles clearance delivery for Athens Muni?

For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. If you need current handling details, verify with the airport operator or the current Chart Supplement.

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