KNFW
Airport
Fort Worth NAS Jrb (Carswell Field)
Fort Worth, Texas

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:NFW / KNFW
Lat/Lng:32.7691861111, -97.4415347222
32-46-09.0700N, 097-26-29.5250W
Estimated by Military on 07/31/2014
Elevation:650 feet Surveyed by Military on 07/31/2014
Magnetic Variation:04E,(2015), [3E (2025)]
Sectional:DALLAS-FT WORTH
From City:5nm W of Fort Worth

Operations

Use:Private
Airspace Analysis:NOT ANALYZED
Ownership:Navy owned
Activation:07/1943
Control Tower:yes 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI; 1500-2300Z++ SAT & SUN, OT BY NOTAM.
Type:ATCT
Hours:16
Days Tower Operational:WDE
Airspace Class:D
Tower Radar:ASR,1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI, EXC HOL.,PAR
ARTCC:Fort Worth(ZFW)Fort Worth Center
FSS:Fort Worth FSS(FTW)
NOTAMs and Weather:NFWNOTAM-D service at airport
Pattern Altitude:TPA: 1050 ft AGL Rectangular, 1550 ft AGL Overhead, 550 ft AGL Helicopter.
Wind Indicator:Unlighted
Lights:Available only During Hours of Operation.
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no

Communications

ATIS:351.675
operates 1300-0500Z++
Tower:
Contact 'Navy Fort Worth Tower'
(Military is 'Lockheed')
269.325,120.95,
284.725
Ground:
Contact 'Navy Fort Worth Ground'
(Military is 'Lockheed')
279.575,121.675
Clearance:
126.4,254.325
Approach:
Contact 'LONE STAR' Approach
125.8,257.95,379.9
Departure:
Contact 'LONE STAR' Departure
125.8,257.95,379.9
Other:--ARR 128.775
--ARR 371.875
--OPS 284.1
--OPS 292.5
--BASE OPS 291.775
--ROPER OPS 226.9
--PMSV METRO 342.55
---STAR 118.1 ;SOUTH
---STAR 124.3
---STAR 125.2
---STAR 125.8 ;NORTH
---STAR 125.8 ;SOUTH
---STAR 125.9
---STAR 135.975 ;NORTH
---STAR 257.95
---STAR 282.275
---STAR 306.95
---STAR 343.65
---MIL 291.0
---DODJE 125.2
---DODJE 125.9
---DODJE 343.65
---TRNG 291.0
---DP 125.8
---DP 257.95
---GARLAND 125.8
---GARLAND 257.95
---DALLAS 125.8
---DALLAS 257.95
---RNAV 124.3
---RNAV 125.8
---RNAV 257.95
---RNAV 282.275
---LIKES 125.8 ;SOUTH
---LIKES 135.975 ;NORTH
---LIKES 257.95
---WESAT 118.1 ;SOUTH
---WESAT 125.8 ;NORTH
---WESAT 306.95
---JOE 125.8
---JOE 257.95
---BOTCH 125.8
---BOTCH 257.95
---MOTZA 118.1 ;SOUTH
---MOTZA 125.8 ;NORTH
---MOTZA 306.95
---TRUUK 124.3
---TRUUK 282.275
---REEKO 125.2
---REEKO 343.65
---POOL 125.8
---POOL 257.95
---SASIE 124.3
---SASIE 282.275
---AREA 125.8
---AREA 257.95
---NANDR 125.8
---NANDR 257.95
---SFA 239.05
---SFA 290.25
---SFA 353.65
---SFA 381.6
Master Airport:D10 (DALLAS/FORT WORTH TRACON)
MACP Available:24
Tower Remarks:Sfa.
Navy Fort Worth Arrival Frequencies 128.775/371.875 - 1300-0500Z++ Mon-Fri; Closed Sat, Sun and Holiday.

Services

Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:None
Bulk Oxygen:None

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:U.S. Navy
Fort Worth NAS
Fort Worth, Tx 76127
Manager:U.S. Navy
Fort Worth NAS
Fort Worth, Tx 76127

Runways

Runways:176/356
18/36

Runway 176/356

Length:3996 feet
by Military on 12/19/2023
Width:60 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete
Surface Treatment:NONE
End 176 End 356

Runway 18/36

Length:11999 feet
by Military on 07/31/2014
Width:200 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):107/R/B/W/T, 107, Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 18 End 36
True Alignment:181,(178 Magnetic)001,(358 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMELOC/GS
Right Hand Pattern:Yes 
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:E28
Hook E28(B) (1251').
E28
Hook E28(B) (1375').
Elevation at End:621.5' MSL649.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:636.2' MSL649.8' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:62' AGL58' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Value Equipment Available: Yes
Approach Lights: ALSF1
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):Yes 

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Customs/AG/Immigration: US Military Customs Scheduled 1400-2200Z++ Mon-Fri 48 Hour Prior Notice Thru NAS Security DSN 739-5200, C817-782-5200.
Caution: Moderate and Strong W Wind Reduced at Touchdown Point Runway 18 by Lockheed Complex. Bird Haz.
Misc: Runway 18 First 1000 ft Concrete, 6700 ft Hi-Friction Asphalt, 2800 ft Grooved Concrete, Remaining 1500 ft Concrete, Taxiway B East of Taxiway F 50 ft.
Bearing Strength Runway 18/36: St175 Sbtt593 Trt585.
JASU: 1(Ncpp-105) 1(Nc-8) 4(Am32A-86D) 7(Am32A-60A).
Fuel: Operating 1200-0430Z++. Ja.
Fluid: Sp Presair Limited Liquid Oxygen Servicing (LOX).
Oil: O-133-148 Limited JOAP.
Transient Alert: No Priority Basis. Limited Tran Service/Maintenance Available, Emergency only. Hanger Space/Fleet Service/De-Ice Unavailable.
Restricted: Prior Permission All Aircraft Contact Air Odo C817-825-6411, DSN 739-5715.
Misc: Flight Plan Dispatch DSN 739-7531, C817-782-7531. Duty Driver not Available.
Misc: Lockheed Martin Official Business only. for Access, Contact Lockheed Martin Flight Operations DSN 838-5677, C817-763-3624, See Ap1 for Additional Information.
AFRC - DSN 739-6888.
Transient Alert: Transient Aircraft Shall Contact Tower on Ground Frequency Prior to Engine Start and/or Taxiing.
Fluid: Liquid Oxygen Servicing (LOX) Service not Available W/Non-Removable Liquid Oxygen Servicing (LOX) Converters Until Further Notice.
Transient Alert: 48 Hour Prior Notice for Prior Permission Aircraft Requiring Dly Transient/ATC Service. Rules of ATC Services Brief Required for Aircraft Dets Operating out of NAS ft Worth.
Misc: on Site Wx Forecasting Available, Contact 1-888-Pilot-Wx (1-888-745-6899) for Forecasting Service.
Restricted: Addl Prior Permission All Aircraft Parking ANG Ramp, DSN 874-3256, C817-852-3256, Nml Operating 1130-2215Z++ Tue-Fri; Closed Sat, Sun, Mon and Holiday. All Tran Aircraft Contact ANG Operations 226.9, 15 Min Prior to Landing.
Caution: Taxi on Centerline, Increase Interval. Four-Engine Aircraft, Secure Outboard Engine.
Misc: Poc for the Afm and Calp C817-782-6824.

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