Terrell Municipal (KTRL), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Terrell Municipal Airport, KTRL, is a public-use, non-towered field in Terrell, Texas, sitting roughly 40 nautical miles from the Dallas metro area. The airport handles a modest volume of business aviation traffic on a single paved runway, with fuel service available during published hours and customs clearance handled through nearby Dallas Love Field.
Runways
Terrell Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, 5,006 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Terrell Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Terrell Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Dallas Love Field (KDAL), 31 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Terrell Municipal recorded 645 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KTRL concentrates in the fall and year-end months, with October, September, and December posting the highest monthly counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 70 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Terrell Municipal averages 28.3 days above 90°F in July and 12.0 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96.3°F, and January the coldest, at 57.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Terrell Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Runway 18/36 MIRL is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the runway end lights for runway 18, and the PAPI for both runways 18 and 36, use CTAF.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Terrell Municipal has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Mesquite Metro (KHQZ), 13.50 NM west.
Part of the Dallas and Fort Worth area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KTRL have?
Terrell Municipal Airport, KTRL, operates a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 5,006 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. That length works for most business jet operators using the field, and it also matches the airport's published maximum paved length. There is no crosswind runway, so operators should factor wind alignment along the 18/36 axis into planning. The airport is non-towered, so runway use follows CTAF procedures rather than tower instructions.
Is KTRL towered, and how are the runway lights controlled?
KTRL, Terrell Municipal Airport, is a non-towered field, which means pilots self-announce and coordinate on CTAF. Runway lighting reflects this: the MIRL for runway 18/36 is preset to low intensity by default. Pilots increase intensity and activate the runway end lights for runway 18, along with the PAPI on both runways 18 and 36, using CTAF. There is no tower or FBO personnel involved in this lighting activation, so operators need to know the CTAF procedure before a night or low-visibility arrival.
Does Terrell Municipal Airport have on-site customs clearance?
No. Terrell Municipal Airport, KTRL, does not have customs services on site. The nearest customs facility is Dallas Love Field, KDAL, located approximately 30.6 nautical miles away. International arrivals into KTRL need to route their clearance through KDAL rather than expecting an on-field customs officer. Dispatchers planning international legs into KTRL should build this diversion or pre-clearance step into the flight plan.
What fuel is available at KTRL?
Terrell Municipal Airport, KTRL, carries both 100LL and A+ fuel grades, and Jet A is confirmed available on the field. The airport's attendance schedule runs all days of the week from 0800 to 2000 local time, so fuel service outside that window should not be assumed. This is a public-use airport with a single paved runway, so fuel logistics tend to be simpler than at larger fields, but operators arriving before 0800 or after 2000 should plan accordingly.
What does business aviation traffic look like at KTRL through the year?
Business aviation traffic at Terrell Municipal Airport, KTRL, totaled 645 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 1,216 annual operations overall. Monthly bizav counts ranged from a low of 46 in November to a high of 70 in October, with September and December also running higher than most other months. This pattern shows a concentration of business aviation activity in the fall and year-end months rather than an even spread across the calendar. Dispatchers scheduling around KTRL should note this seasonal skew toward Q4 traffic.