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Small airport

Horseshoe Bend Airport

ICAO F78🇺🇸 Weatherford
Coordinates
32.5729°N, 97.8725°W
Elevation
715 ft (218 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
20:39
Civil dusk
21:06

About 14h 0m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Horseshoe Bend Airport

Horseshoe Bend Airport is a small airport in Weatherford, United States. It sits at an elevation of 715 ft (218 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Driftwood Ranch Airport (XA86), about 3.4 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 353,000 ft / 914 m30 ftGrvl-gUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Horseshoe Bend Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Horseshoe Bend Airport located?

Horseshoe Bend Airport is small airport located in Weatherford, United States, at an elevation of 715 ft (218 m).

How many runways does Horseshoe Bend Airport have?

Horseshoe Bend Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Horseshoe Bend Airport in?

Horseshoe Bend Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Horseshoe Bend Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Horseshoe Bend Airport is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Horseshoe Bend Airport?

The nearest airport to Horseshoe Bend Airport is Driftwood Ranch Airport (XA86), about 3.4 nm to the e, followed by Tailspin Estates Airport and Stark Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Horseshoe Bend Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.