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Mesquite Metro Airport

ICAO KHQZLocal HQZ🇺🇸 Mesquite
Coordinates
32.7470°N, 96.5304°W
Elevation
447 ft (136 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
20:35
Civil dusk
21:02

About 14h 3m 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 Mesquite Metro Airport

Mesquite Metro Airport

Mesquite Metro Airport is a public use airport in Dallas County, Texas, 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) east of the central business district of Mesquite. The airport is west of the border of Dallas County and Kaufman County.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KHQZ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 355,999 ft / 1,828 m100 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DREGIONAL APP/DEP125.200 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3118.175 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.050 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DALLAS CLASS B AREA JClass BControlled4000 ft MSL11000 ft MSL
MESQUITE CLASS DClass DControlledGND2000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle525 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mesquite Metro Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mesquite Metro Airport?

The ICAO code for Mesquite Metro Airport is KHQZ.

Where is Mesquite Metro Airport located?

Mesquite Metro Airport is small airport located in Mesquite, United States, at an elevation of 447 ft (136 m).

How many runways does Mesquite Metro Airport have?

Mesquite Metro Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,999 ft / 1,828 m.

What time zone is Mesquite Metro Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mesquite Metro Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mesquite Metro Airport is approximately 2.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mesquite Metro Airport?

The nearest airport to Mesquite Metro Airport is Sunset Airport (TA18), about 3.5 nm to the se, followed by Smith Field and Lagrone Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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