1
Runway
1
Frequency
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
54TA
Elevation
610 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
1
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
32.300, -96.873
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
610 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
FORT WORTH
Coordinates
32.2997, -96.8733
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KJWY 131935Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM FEW380 31/18 A3005 RMK AO2 T03110176 $
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
250° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
31.1°C
Dewpoint
17.6°C
Altimeter
1017.70 inHg
Cloud Cover
FEW
Nearest weather from KJWY (10 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 19:35Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,900 ft | 30 ft | TURF | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | GEORGE P SHANKS |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 54TA.
Nearby Airports in Texas
16TT
16 L RANCH
NORMANGEE — 390 ft
16TT
16 L Ranch Airport
Normangee — 390 ft
10TS
2C RANCH
LANEVILLE — 489 ft
10TS
2C Ranch Airport
Laneville — 475 ft
TT65
3 BARREL RANCH
BLEIBLERVILLE — 311 ft
TT65
3 Barrel Ranch Airport
Bleiblerville — 311 ft
44XS
3 MILL RANCH
MOUNTAIN HOME — 2,232 ft
44XS
3 Mill Ranch Airport
Mountain Home — 2,232 ft
Nearest airports
- 16TT — 16 L RANCH
NORMANGEE
- 16TT — 16 L Ranch Airport
Normangee
- 10TS — 2C RANCH
LANEVILLE
- 10TS — 2C Ranch Airport
Laneville
- TT65 — 3 BARREL RANCH
BLEIBLERVILLE
Texas airports
54TA Operational Overview
Location & Facility
GEORGE P SHANKS (54TA) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in WAXAHACHIE, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 610 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 32.2997°N, 96.8733°W.
Runways
GEORGE P SHANKS has 1 runway. The longest runway (15/33) measures 2,900 feet by 30 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
GEORGE P SHANKS is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at GEORGE P SHANKS is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 54TA?
54TA is the ICAO identifier for GEORGE P SHANKS, a public-use airport located in WAXAHACHIE, Texas, United States.
How many runways does GEORGE P SHANKS have?
GEORGE P SHANKS (54TA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 54TA?
The field elevation of GEORGE P SHANKS is 610 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 54TA?
No fuel types are currently listed for GEORGE P SHANKS. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 54TA?
The current flight category at GEORGE P SHANKS is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 54TA?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for GEORGE P SHANKS.
How do I access complete data for 54TA?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for GEORGE P SHANKS.
Where is GEORGE P SHANKS located?
GEORGE P SHANKS (54TA) is located in WAXAHACHIE, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 610 ft MSL.