Van Zandt County Regional Airport (K76F)
Medium airport · Wills Point, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Van Zandt County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | K76F |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°40'53" W 95°59'3" 32.68150, -95.98410 |
| Location | Wills Point, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,230 ft (985 m) | 50 ft | ASP | Yes |
Van Zandt County Regional Airport at a glance
Van Zandt County Regional Airport is a medium airport in Wills Point, Texas, United States. The field elevation of 518 ft (158 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at K76F are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 3,230 ft (985 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for K76F shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Van Zandt County Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Pounds Regional Airport | KTYR | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Dallas Love Field | KDAL | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Mid-Way Regional Airport | KJWY | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | KDFW | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Cox Field | KPRX | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Van Zandt County Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 518 ft field elevation of Van Zandt County Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Van Zandt County Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Van Zandt County Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Van Zandt County Regional Airport is K76F, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Van Zandt County Regional Airport above sea level?
Van Zandt County Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Van Zandt County Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.6815, -95.9841 — in Wills Point, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, about 66 km away.
Does K76F publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for K76F appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Van Zandt County Regional Airport?
Van Zandt County Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 3,230 ft (985 m) with a ASP surface.