F44 Athens Muni Airport Guide

Before you fly into F44

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

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 +5 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF F44

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KF44 272355Z AUTO 19005KT 4SM HZ CLR 28/22 A2979 RMK AO2

Wind: 190° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 4 SM
Temp / Dew: 28°C / 22°C
Altimeter: 29.79 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,272 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: MVFR

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 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KTYR 272327Z 2800/2824 18009KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 FM280600 17009KT P6SM BKN025 FM280800 17011KT P6SM BKN015 FM281600 19012KT P6SM BKN025 FM281800 19010G18KT P6SM VCTS BKN035CB

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 06:00Z

Wind: 180° at 9 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 5,000 ft, Scattered 25,000 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 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

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 5 kt

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RWY 18

178°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

1 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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 100LLNearby

$4.84

F41·Hammock Aviation Services·43.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.75

KJDD·East Texas Flying Service·38.6 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Dyson Aviation 123.000(903) 677-0669Independent3d ago	$4.97	—
Addco Aviation Services 123.000(903) 675-0086Avfuel21d ago	$6.15SS $5.95	—

Dyson Aviation
123.000(903) 677-0669
100LL
$4.97
Jet A
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Addco Aviation Services
123.000(903) 675-0086
100LL
$6.15
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.84atF41Hammock Aviation Services43.6 nmsave $0.13
Jet A$5.75atKJDDEast Texas Flying Service38.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Feral hogs are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

36There are 12 to 25-foot trees on the fenceline from zero to 200 feet distance, 247 degrees magnetic to the right near runway 36.Show FAA
18There is an 11-foot road 160 feet distance, 235 feet to the left near runway 18.Show FAA
18There is a 15-foot road at 160 feet distance, 235 degrees magnetic to the left, with a clearance slope of 0 to 1 near runway 18.Show FAA

Other notes

This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
MANAGERThe public works director is the airport manager.Show FAA

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: MVFR
Current wind: 190° at 5 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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