KF53

Franklin County Airport

Mount Vernon, TexasElevation 412 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,900 ft

13/31
Dimensions
3,900 x 60 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 13136°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 31316°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Franklin County Airport is in Mount Vernon, Texas. Field elevation 412 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJOHN GANDY
Manager phone903-588-2643
AttendedUNATND
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKF53
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.2154, -95.2374
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES

Communications

132.85
FORT WORTH CNTR
CNTR
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

PRVDD A 90-DAY NOTICE IS FURNISHED FAA PRIOR TO ACTIVATION OF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KF53 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KF53. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KF53 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KF53. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KF53?
KF53 sits at 412 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KF53?
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.