Athens Municipal (F44), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Athens Municipal (F44) is a single-runway public airport in Athens, Texas, serving light business aviation traffic under FAA TFMSC tracking. No customs facility is on site; the nearest is KDAL, about 66 nautical miles away. Fuel is available for piston and jet aircraft during posted attendance hours.
Runways
Athens Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, 3,988 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Athens Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Athens Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Dallas Love Field (KDAL), 66 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Athens Municipal recorded 257 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at Athens Muni is heaviest in the February through May window, with September showing the lowest monthly count.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 33 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Athens Municipal averages 26.1 days above 90°F in July and 13.5 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95.1°F, and January the coldest, at 57.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Athens Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
An 11-foot road obstruction lies 160 feet from the runway, 235 feet left.
Trees 12 to 25 feet tall along the fenceline lie 0 to 200 feet from the runway, 247 feet right.
A 15-foot road is also present at 160 feet distance, 235 feet left, with a 0:1 clearance slope.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Wild hogs have been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Athens Municipal has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Glad Oaks, 10.97 NM southeast.
Part of the East and Central Texas area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at F44
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at F44.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at Athens Municipal (F44)?
Athens Municipal has no customs facility on site. The nearest customs airport is KDAL, roughly 66 nautical miles away, so arriving international flights need to plan clearance there or at another designated port before or after landing at F44.
What runway does F44 offer for business aviation traffic?
Athens Municipal has a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 3,988 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway available for arrivals and departures at the airport.
What fuel types are available at Athens Municipal?
Athens Municipal stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The airport is attended daily from 0800 until dusk, which governs when fuel service and other field support are available.