Center Municipal (F17), Texas
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Overview
Center Municipal Airport, identified by local code F17, is a public-use, non-towered airport in Center, Texas, roughly 71 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field records 851 total annual operations according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, of which 562 are business aviation movements. There is no onsite customs facility; the nearest customs airport is KSHV, about 40.56 nautical miles away. A single paved runway, 17/35, serves all traffic at the field, supported by self-service fuel and intermittent attendance.
Runways
Center Municipal has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,501 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Center Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Center Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Shreveport Regional (KSHV), 41 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Center Municipal recorded 562 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at F17 is concentrated toward the later part of the year, with December and June recording the highest monthly operation counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 69 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Center Municipal averages 26.3 days above 90°F in July, 13.2 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.5°F, and January the coldest, at 58.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Center Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Runway 17/35 medium intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity; pilots can increase intensity by activating the system on CTAF.
40-foot trees are located 0 to 199 feet from the runway, offset 200 feet to the right.
40-foot trees are located 199 feet from the runway, offset 244 feet to the right.
The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45-degree slope.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is self-service.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Center Municipal has five airfields within 41 NM. The closest is Panola County-Sharpe Field, 21.92 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a control tower at Center Municipal Airport (F17)?
Center Municipal Airport, also known by its local identifier F17, does not have an operating control tower. Pilots coordinate movements using the common traffic advisory frequency, and runway lights for 17/35 are preset to low intensity, which pilots can increase by activating the system on CTAF. If a pilot cannot reach flight service for a clearance delivery, the remarks direct them to contact Fort Worth ARTCC instead. This makes radio discipline on CTAF particularly important given the airport's uncontrolled status.
What runway is available at F17 and what are its dimensions?
Center Municipal Airport, listed under local identifier F17, has a single paved runway, designated 17/35, with an asphalt surface. The runway measures 5,501 feet in length and 75 feet in width, matching the airport's maximum paved runway length figure. This single-runway configuration means all traffic, regardless of wind direction, operates from this one strip. Runway lighting is medium intensity and preset to low, requiring CTAF activation for a brighter setting during low-visibility or night operations.
What fuel is available at Center Municipal Airport?
Center Municipal Airport, identified as F17, offers both 100LL avgas and A+ fuel, with jet fuel also confirmed onsite. Fuel service is self-serve, meaning pilots handle fueling without attendant assistance. The airport's attendance schedule is listed as intermittent, so pilots planning a fuel stop should account for the possibility that no staff will be present at certain hours. This combination of self-service avgas and jet fuel access supports a mix of piston and turbine business aircraft using the field.
Are there obstructions near the runway at Center Municipal Airport?
Yes, Center Municipal Airport has documented close-in obstructions affecting its runway environment. Trees 40 feet tall sit within 0 to 199 feet of the runway distance, offset 200 feet to the right, and a second stand of 40-foot trees sits at 199 feet distance, offset 244 feet to the right. The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45-degree slope, which is a steep obstacle gradient relative to the runway. Pilots operating at F17, especially at night or in reduced visibility, should factor these tree lines into approach and departure planning.
How does business aviation traffic vary by month at F17?
Business aviation traffic at Center Municipal Airport, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, is concentrated toward the end of the year, with December recording 69 operations and June recording 65, the two highest months. February is the slowest month, with only 24 operations. Total annual business aviation operations at F17 reached 562 out of 851 total operations for the year. This pattern shows meaningful month-to-month variation rather than a flat, evenly distributed traffic level throughout the year.