1
Runway
1
Frequency
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
FAA
F78
Elevation
715 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
1
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
32.573, -97.873
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
715 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
CTAF
122.9 MHz
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
FORT WORTH
Coordinates
32.5729, -97.8725
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 17 / 35 | 3,000 ft | 30 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | HORSESHOE BEND | - | CTAF | - |
Airport Remarks
- THRS DSPLCD TO A 20:1 SLOPE. TREES W OF RWY REMOVED.
- DEER AND MOTOR VEHICLES ON RWY.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- RWY 17 27 FT POLE, 158 FT DSTC, 54 FT L.
- ARPT PHYS ADS: 128 PIPER TRAIL, WEATHERFORD, TX
- ALSO 4 FT FENCE & 6 FT BRUSH, 0 FT DSTC, 100 FT R, APCH SLOPE 0:1.
Nearby airports & facilities
F78
Horseshoe Bend Airport
Weatherford — <1 nm
XA86
DRIFTWOOD RANCH
WEATHERFORD — 3 nm
XA86
Driftwood Ranch Airport
Weatherford — 3 nm
34TX
Buckmaster Heliport
Weatherford — 5 nm
58TX
Tailspin Estates Airport
Weatherford — 6 nm
58TX
TAILSPIN ESTATES
BROCK — 6 nm
8TA7
Stark Field
Granbury — 6 nm
77TX
CIRCLE W RANCH
WEATHERFORD — 7 nm
77TX
Circle W Ranch Airport
Weatherford — 7 nm
TA51
Eagle Airport
Weatherford — 7 nm
TA51
EAGLE
BROCK — 7 nm
TA19
POST OAK AIRFIELD
WEATHERFORD — 8 nm
Nearest airports
- F78 — Horseshoe Bend Airport
Weatherford
- XA86 — DRIFTWOOD RANCH
WEATHERFORD
- XA86 — Driftwood Ranch Airport
Weatherford
- 34TX — Buckmaster Heliport
Weatherford
- 58TX — Tailspin Estates Airport
Weatherford
Texas airports
F78 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
HORSESHOE BEND (F78) is a privately owned airport open to the public located in WEATHERFORD, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 715 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 32.5729°N, 97.8725°W.
Runways
HORSESHOE BEND has 1 runway. The longest runway (17/35) measures 3,000 feet by 30 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
HORSESHOE BEND is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F78?
F78 is the FAA location identifier for HORSESHOE BEND, a public-use airport, located in WEATHERFORD, Texas, United States.
How many runways does HORSESHOE BEND have?
HORSESHOE BEND (F78) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of F78?
The field elevation of HORSESHOE BEND is 715 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 F78?
No fuel types are currently listed for HORSESHOE BEND. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at F78?
The longest runway at HORSESHOE BEND is 3,000 feet long.
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Where is HORSESHOE BEND located?
HORSESHOE BEND (F78) is located in WEATHERFORD, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 715 ft MSL.