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Small airport

Richards Airport

ICAO TA47🇺🇸 Krum
Coordinates
33.3014°N, 97.2450°W
Elevation
785 ft (239 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
20:38
Civil dusk
21:06

About 14h 5m 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 Richards Airport

Richards Airport is a small airport in Krum, United States. It sits at an elevation of 785 ft (239 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft / 792 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Ironhead Airport (T58), about 2 nm to the nne.

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 / 352,600 ft / 792 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DALLAS CLASS B AREA LClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 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
KNTU-FM (Denton)443 ft617 ft
Obstacle623 ft
Obstacle607 ft
Obstacle600 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Richards Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Richards Airport located?

Richards Airport is small airport located in Krum, United States, at an elevation of 785 ft (239 m).

How many runways does Richards Airport have?

Richards Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,600 ft / 792 m.

What time zone is Richards Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Richards Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Richards Airport is approximately 2.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Richards Airport?

The nearest airport to Richards Airport is Ironhead Airport (T58), about 2 nm to the nne, followed by Stocker Airport and Flying C Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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