V Bar Airstrip (7TA4), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
V BAR AIRSTRIP, identified locally as 7TA4, is a private-use airfield near Fairfield, Texas, roughly 32 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and about 77 nautical miles from customs clearance at KDAL. The field sits at 438 feet elevation and offers a single paved runway, with FAA TFMSC data showing a small volume of business aviation operations recorded in 2025. The airport is unattended, reflecting its role as a lower-traffic, privately used facility rather than a full-service destination.
Runways
V Bar Airstrip has one paved runway, 13/31, 4,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
V Bar Airstrip does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Dallas Love Field (KDAL), 77 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
V Bar Airstrip recorded 6 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Recorded business aviation traffic at V BAR AIRSTRIP was concentrated in September and November of 2025, with no operations logged in other months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
V Bar Airstrip averages 26.6 days above 90°F in August and 10.1 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95.2°F, and January the coldest, at 58.0°F.
Weather station is 8.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Nearby airfields
V Bar Airstrip has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Lochridge Ranch, 14.76 NM north.
Part of the East and Central Texas area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is V BAR AIRSTRIP (7TA4)?
V BAR AIRSTRIP, local identifier 7TA4, is a private-use airfield near Fairfield, Texas, sitting at 438 feet elevation. It is unattended, with no on-field staffing at any time. The airport reports one paved runway and is not equipped with a control tower. Pilots should note its private status limits use to owner-authorized traffic.
What runway does 7TA4 offer?
V BAR AIRSTRIP has a single runway, designated 13/31, measuring 4,000 feet long and 75 feet wide. The surface is asphalt, and this runway also represents the airport's maximum paved length. No parallel or crosswind runway is available at this field.
Is fuel available at V BAR AIRSTRIP?
Fuel type data is not published for V BAR AIRSTRIP (7TA4). Operators planning a stop here should arrange fuel elsewhere given the airport's unattended status and private-use designation. Nearby airports with published services may offer a more practical option for fueling before or after a visit to this field.
Where does 7TA4 stand for customs clearance?
V BAR AIRSTRIP does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is KDAL, located approximately 76.73 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside the United States should plan to clear customs at KDAL or another designated port of entry prior to or after operating at this airstrip.