F78
Horseshoe Bend Airport
Weatherford, TexasElevation 715 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17
RWY 35
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Horseshoe Bend Airport is in Weatherford, Texas. Field elevation 715 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDOC MIRROR, MANAGER
Manager phone817-886-2256
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAF78
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.5729, -97.8725
Distance from city12 NM SW
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
›THRS DSPLCD TO A 20:1 SLOPE. TREES W OF RWY REMOVED.
›FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
›RWY 17 27 FT POLE, 158 FT DSTC, 54 FT L.
›ARPT PHYS ADS: 128 PIPER TRAIL, WEATHERFORD, TX
›ALSO 4 FT FENCE & 6 FT BRUSH, 0 FT DSTC, 100 FT R, APCH SLOPE 0:1.
›DEER AND MOTOR VEHICLES ON RWY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does F78 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for F78. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does F78 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for F78. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at F78?
F78 sits at 715 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for F78?
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.