1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
FAA
8TA1
Elevation
20 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
28.478, -96.762
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
20 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
HOUSTON
Coordinates
28.4781, -96.7619
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Advisory only — not an official or legal weather briefing. The pilot in command is the final authority (14 CFR 91.3).
Runways
| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/S | N / S | 3,100 ft | 60 ft | GRVL-TURF | - | - | - |
Airport Remarks
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- 3000 FT GRVL COVERED WITH GRASS; REMAINDER TURF.
Nearby airports & facilities
8TA1
Whatley Flying Service Airport
Seadrift — <1 nm
69TX
Green Lake Ranch Airport
Bloomington — 8 nm
69TX
GREEN LAKE RANCH
BLOOMINGTON — 8 nm
9TE4
TANNER'S
PORT LAVACA — 9 nm
9TE4
Tanner's Airport
Port Lavaca — 9 nm
7TS5
CIG 806 Heliport
Port Lavaca — 10 nm
KPKV
CALHOUN COUNTY
PORT LAVACA — 11 nm
TT62
THE BLUFF
MC FADDIN — 12 nm
TT62
The Bluff Heliport
McFaddin — 12 nm
5TS9
BIG DUKE'S PLACE
INDIANOLA — 13 nm
5TS9
BIG DUKE'S PLACE
INDIANOLA — 13 nm
10XA
STERLING
PORT LAVACA — 13 nm
Nearest airports
- 8TA1 — Whatley Flying Service Airport
Seadrift
- 69TX — Green Lake Ranch Airport
Bloomington
- 69TX — GREEN LAKE RANCH
BLOOMINGTON
- 9TE4 — TANNER'S
PORT LAVACA
- 9TE4 — Tanner's Airport
Port Lavaca
Texas airports
8TA1 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
WHATLEY FLYING SERVICE (8TA1) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in SEADRIFT, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 20 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 28.4781°N, 96.7619°W.
Runways
WHATLEY FLYING SERVICE has 1 runway. The longest runway (N/S) measures 3,100 feet by 60 feet with a grvl-turf surface.
Communications & Operations
WHATLEY FLYING SERVICE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8TA1?
8TA1 is the FAA location identifier for WHATLEY FLYING SERVICE, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in SEADRIFT, Texas, United States.
How many runways does WHATLEY FLYING SERVICE have?
WHATLEY FLYING SERVICE (8TA1) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 8TA1?
The field elevation of WHATLEY FLYING SERVICE is 20 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The FAA publishes this figure as ESTIMATED, not surveyed — use the current Chart Supplement for a survey-grade elevation.
Is fuel available at 8TA1?
No fuel types are currently listed for WHATLEY FLYING SERVICE. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at 8TA1?
The longest runway at WHATLEY FLYING SERVICE is 3,100 feet long.
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Where is WHATLEY FLYING SERVICE located?
WHATLEY FLYING SERVICE (8TA1) is located in SEADRIFT, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 20 ft MSL.