Texhoma Municipal Airport listing underscores local aviation capacity and limits

Texhoma Municipal Airport (FAA identifier K49) is cataloged in the state airport directory as a community-role airport, a designation that signals its primary function serving local general aviation, agricultural operations and municipal needs. The directory entry provides operational details pilots and planners rely on, and links to project history and potential future capital improvements for the field.

Key operational facts make clear what the airport can support today. The field is unattended with no control tower. It offers 100LL aviation gasoline on site, and ground transportation is available by calling ahead. Runway 3/21 is an asphalt surface approximately 3,564 feet long and 48 feet wide. Runway 17/35 is a turf strip approximately 2,340 feet long and 75 feet wide. The state listing also includes based aircraft counts and a community profile useful to local governments and economic development officials.

Those specifications have immediate implications for Texas County users. The paved 3,564 foot runway readily accommodates single-engine aircraft and many light twin aircraft used for business travel, pilot training and agricultural support. Its length and width, however, place limits on larger business jets and fully loaded turbine aircraft, which generally require longer paved runways and Jet A fuel. The availability of 100LL but not Jet A in the listing means operations by turbine-powered helicopters or fixed wing turboprops would need alternative fuel arrangements or staging at nearby fields with Jet A capability.

Emergency planners and health services should take note. An unattended field requires that medical or disaster response teams pre-coordinate ground support and refueling plans. The turf runway provides added flexibility for light aircraft, agricultural spray operations and tailwheel airplanes, but turf conditions vary seasonally and can restrict use during wet weather.

From an economic development perspective, the airport's listing and the linked project history offer a roadmap for potential investments. Upgrades such as runway maintenance, lighting, fuel system enhancements and additional hangar capacity are typical capital projects that could expand the airport's utility for business travelers, farm services and emergency responders. Local officials and entrepreneurs can use the directory entry to identify current limitations and opportunities when pursuing grants or private investment.

For pilots, business users and residents, the state listing is a practical reference: pilots should plan for an unattended field and call ahead for ground transportation, while municipal planners can cite the facility profile when evaluating regional logistics and emergency response plans. Contact phone numbers for the airport and city offices are provided on the directory page for scheduling, questions and follow up on proposed capital projects.