54TA
George P Shanks Airport
Waxahachie, TexasElevation 610 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
15/33
RWY 15
RWY 33
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
George P Shanks Airport is in Waxahachie, Texas. Field elevation 610 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerGEORGE P. SHANKS
Manager phone(972) 268-0842
AttendedDaily, DALGT
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA54TA
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.2997, -96.8733
Distance from city6 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRIOR PERMISSION REQUESTED - CALL 972-268-0842
›OCNL ROTORCAFT OPS ON NE SIDE OF ARPT. HAVE BEEN INSTRD TO GND ACFT WHEN FULL SIZE ACFT APPEARS. ROTOCRAFT WILL NOT BE OVER RWY.
›FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 54TA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 54TA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 54TA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 54TA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 54TA?
54TA sits at 610 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 54TA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.