Mesquite Metro Airport (KHQZ), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Mesquite Metro Airport, KHQZ, is a towered, public-use field in Mesquite, Texas, roughly 27 nautical miles from the Dallas metro core. It offers a single 6,000-foot concrete runway and handles a business aviation-heavy traffic mix, with 2,299 of its 3,284 annual operations attributed to business aviation according to 2025 FAA TFMSC data. The field sits within reach of several other regional airports, including Dallas Love Field and Dallas Executive, giving operators alternative routing options in the area.
Runways
Mesquite Metro Airport has one paved runway, 18/36, 6,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Mesquite Metro Airport has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Mesquite Metro Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Dallas Love Field (KDAL), 17 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mesquite Metro Airport recorded 2,299 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KHQZ concentrates most heavily in March, September, and October, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 244 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 5.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mesquite Metro Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Lone Star Approach.
MIRL for runway 18/36 is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate runway lighting for runway 18 and 36, as well as REIL and PAPI for runway 18 and 36, use CTAF.
A 15-foot brush obstruction is located 199 feet from the runway, 490 feet left of centerline.
Birds, coyotes, and wild hogs are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours a day. Full-service fuel is available during attended hours and can also be arranged after hours, subject to a call-in fee.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mesquite Metro Airport has five airfields within 18 NM. The closest is Ralph M Hall / Rockwall Municipal, 12.02 NM northeast.
Part of the Dallas and Fort Worth area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KHQZ offer for business aircraft?
Mesquite Metro Airport, KHQZ, operates a single runway, 18/36, with a concrete surface measuring 6,000 feet long and 100 feet wide. That length accommodates most business jets operating into the Dallas metro area. The airport is towered, and lighting on 18/36 includes MIRL, REIL, and PAPI on both ends, with pilot-controlled activation and intensity increase available via CTAF. Mesquite Metro sits roughly 27 nautical miles from the Dallas metro center, giving operators a paved alternative to the more congested Dallas-area fields.
Is fuel available at KHQZ outside staffed hours?
Yes, Mesquite Metro Airport provides self-serve fuel around the clock, covering both 100LL and Jet A. Full-service fueling is available during attended hours, which run daily from 0800 to 2000 local, and can also be arranged after hours. A call-in fee applies for after-hours full service. This combination gives dispatchers flexibility when scheduling arrivals or departures outside the standard attendance window at KHQZ.
How does KHQZ handle customs clearance for international arrivals?
Mesquite Metro Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Dallas Love Field, KDAL, located approximately 17.23 nautical miles away. Operators planning international arrivals into KHQZ should coordinate customs clearance through KDAL in advance, since Mesquite Metro itself offers no onsite customs processing option. This distance should be factored into routing and ground transportation planning for any flight requiring federal inspection.
What wildlife hazards are reported at Mesquite Metro Airport?
Mesquite Metro Airport, KHQZ, reports birds, coyotes, and wild hogs both on the airfield and in the vicinity. This is listed as a general operational remark, meaning crews should maintain vigilance during taxi, takeoff, and landing phases, particularly at low altitude near the runway environment. No specific times or locations are singled out in the remark, so the hazard should be treated as a standing condition rather than a seasonal or time-limited concern at KHQZ.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KHQZ?
Business aviation traffic at Mesquite Metro Airport concentrates most heavily in March, October, and September, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data, with March recording 230 operations and October recording 244. Slower months include January, April, and June, each under 170 operations. Total annual business aviation operations at KHQZ reached 2,299 in 2025, out of 3,284 total operations. Dispatchers scheduling flexible trips may find lighter ramp and pattern activity outside these peak months.