H81

VFR

RIVER FALLS

AMARILLO · TEXAS

Elev
3,585'
Longest RWY
6,015'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into H81
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,585'
MSL · field 3,585' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +5 · X/W 12 kt R

METAR & TAF H81

H81 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAMA (RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTL) · 8.6 NM away. Conditions at H81 may differ.

METAR · KAMA

Observed 05:53Z

KAMA 280553Z AUTO 11013KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP083 T01500044 10267 20133 402780106 51007
Wind
110° @ 13 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,458 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
9 NM SE
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
H81

Airport manager

Name
HANNES TRNKA
Address
13301 WILD HORSE TRL, AMARILLO TX 79118

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
110° · 13 kt
RWY 04
044°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
12 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 04

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 044° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 4,585 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35180° / 0°6,015 ftASPH35 R
04/22Favored44° / 224°3,200 ftTURF04 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1715', road, 210' from thr, 135' 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
H81 · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
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 Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 by using the CTAF. Click the push-to-talk button slowly no more than once per second.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel call 806-306-6525.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17There is an 8 foot fence 180 feet from the threshold and 135 feet left and right.Show FAA
  • 17Runway 17 displaced threshold is marked at 415 feet and is not lighted. Day length is 6015 feet and night length is 5000 feet.Show FAA
  • 17Approach ratio 50 to 1 to displaced threshold.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · H81

Answer card
ICAO
H81
Name
RIVER FALLS
Location
AMARILLO, TEXAS
Elevation
3,585 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,585 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 6,015 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

River Falls is in Amarillo, Texas. Field elevation is 3,585 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 17/35 at 6,015 ft asphalt. Runway 04/22 is 3,200 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725.

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. That puts you at 4,585 ft MSL on a normal pattern day.

Redline Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Max FBO is also on the field. Fuel grades are not reported for Max, so call ahead if you need a specific product. Published remarks matter here. Runway 17 has a displaced threshold marked 415 ft from the end. The day length is 6,015 ft. Night length is 5,000 ft. There is also an 8 ft fence near the threshold. For runway 17 lighting, activate the medium intensity lights on CTAF with slow microphone clicks. Clearance delivery is handled through Albuquerque ARTCC. This is a high-elevation field in the Texas Panhandle. Performance planning matters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at H81 River Falls?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 4,585 ft MSL at this field.
Does H81 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for H81. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the longest runway at River Falls?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway. It is 6,015 ft asphalt.
Is River Falls towered?
No. H81 does not have a control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725.
Which FBOs are on the field at H81?
Redline Aviation and Max FBO are on the field. Redline Aviation carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel grades for Max FBO are not reported. Call the FBO directly before arrival.
How do you turn on the runway lights at H81?
Runway 17/35 lights are activated on CTAF with slow microphone clicks. Use no more than one click per second.
What should I know about runway 17 at River Falls?
Runway 17 has a displaced threshold marked 415 ft from the end. The day length is 6,015 ft. The night length is 5,000 ft. There is also an 8 ft fence near the threshold.
Who handles clearance delivery for H81?
Published remarks say to contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4861 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the airport operator or the current Chart Supplement before departure.

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