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TA78

Putty Ranch Airport

Hico, TexasElevation 1,143 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,500 ft

17/35
Dimensions
3,500 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
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

Putty Ranch Airport is in Hico, Texas. Field elevation 1,143 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJOHNNY B. PUTTY
Manager phone817-796-4165
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATATA78
SectionalSAN ANTONIO
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.9714, -98.0634
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.6
FORT WORTH RDO
FSS

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
›JAMES PUTTY 1676 CR 133 HICO TX 76457 817-637-4783
›FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗TA78 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does TA78 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for TA78. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does TA78 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for TA78. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at TA78?
TA78 sits at 1,143 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for TA78?
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.