NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (KNFW)
Medium airport · Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNFW |
| IATA | FWH |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°46'9" W 97°26'29" 32.76920, -97.44150 |
| Location | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,999 ft (3657 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field at a glance
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field is a medium airport in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as FWH. The field elevation of 650 ft (198 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNFW 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, 18/36, offers 11,999 ft (3657 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNFW 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 NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport | KFTW | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport | KAFW | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | KDFW | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Dallas Love Field | KDAL | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Mineral Wells Regional Airport | KMWL | 58 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 650 ft field elevation of NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field 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 NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field
What is the ICAO code of NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field?
The ICAO identifier of NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field is KNFW, and its IATA code is FWH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field above sea level?
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field located?
The airport lies at 32.7692, -97.4415 — in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, about 9 km away.
Does KNFW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNFW 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 NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field?
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 11,999 ft (3657 m) with a CON surface.