Panola County-Sharpe Field (4F2), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Panola County-Sharpe Field is a single-runway public airport serving Carthage, Texas. It handles light business aviation traffic and has no on-field customs service, with the nearest customs point of entry at KSHV, about 29 nautical miles away.
Runways
Panola County-Sharpe Field has one paved runway, 17/35, 4,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Panola County-Sharpe Field has 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Panola County-Sharpe Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Shreveport Regional (KSHV), 29 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Panola County-Sharpe Field recorded 38 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and September. Business aviation activity at 4F2 is unevenly spread across the year, with April and September posting six operations each while June and August show none, per FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 6 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Panola County-Sharpe Field averages 26.1 days above 90°F in July, 12.8 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.1°F, and January the coldest, at 56.8°F.
Weather station is 2.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Panola County-Sharpe Field has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
MIRL for runway 17/35 is preset to low intensity; activate CTAF to increase intensity. PAPI operates continuously.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the runway.
Fuel is available 24 hours via self-serve.
The pavement shows extensive cracking and loose stones.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Gate access uses the CTAF frequency. Terminal access also uses the CTAF frequency.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Panola County-Sharpe Field has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Harrison County (KASL), 20.68 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 4F2
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does 4F2 offer?
Panola County-Sharpe Field has a single paved runway, 17/35, measuring 4,000 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. Pilots should note that the pavement condition remarks describe extensive cracking and loose stones on the surface.
Is fuel available at Panola County-Sharpe Field?
4F2 offers 100LL only, with no Jet A available on the field. Fuel is self-serve and available 24 hours, though the airport's staffed attendance schedule runs Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1700.
Where does 4F2 route customs and border clearance?
Panola County-Sharpe Field has no customs facility on site. The nearest customs airport is KSHV, located approximately 29 nautical miles away, and international arrivals should coordinate clearance there in advance.