Sportsman's World Airport (TA65), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Sportsman's World is a privately used airfield near Palo Pinto, Texas, sitting at 1,142 feet elevation and built around a single paved runway. Business aviation activity is light, with FAA TFMSC data showing 26 operations in 2025 out of 68 total annual operations. The field has no on-site customs service, and the nearest customs facility is at Fort Worth, roughly 56 nautical miles away. Dispatchers working this field should plan around its private-use status and its distance from the metro area, about 145 nautical miles.
Runways
Sportsman's World Airport has one paved runway, NW/SE, 4,200 ft long and 65 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
Sportsman's World Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fort Worth Meacham International (KFTW), 56 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Sportsman's World Airport recorded 26 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Sportsman's World concentrates in July, according to FAA TFMSC data, with that month accounting for more operations than any other in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 9 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 9.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Sportsman's World Airport has published operating constraints in one category: other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Sportsman's World Airport has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Graham Municipal (KRPH), 17.80 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sportsman's World (TA65) open for public use?
Sportsman's World, identified locally as TA65, is a privately used airport rather than a public-use facility. It has no assigned ICAO or IATA code, which reflects its limited traffic profile. Dispatchers should confirm access arrangements before planning any operation into this field, since private-use status typically means prior permission is required.
What is the runway length at Sportsman's World airport?
Sportsman's World has a single paved runway oriented NW / SE, measuring 4,200 feet long and 65 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This matches the airport's maximum paved runway length listed in FAA data. The single-runway layout means crosswind conditions have no alternate runway option at this field.
Where is the nearest customs facility to TA65?
Sportsman's World has no customs service on site. The nearest customs-capable airport is Fort Worth (KFTW), located approximately 56 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near TA65 should plan to route through that facility rather than expecting any customs processing at Sportsman's World itself.
How much business aviation traffic does Sportsman's World see?
Sportsman's World recorded 26 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 68 total annual operations. Traffic is spread unevenly across the year, with July showing the highest monthly count at nine operations. Several months, including February, May, June, and October, recorded no business aviation activity at all.