Parker County Airport (WEA)

Parker County Airport serves the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area as a privately-owned public-use facility located in Hudson Oaks, approximately 5 nautical miles east of Weatherford. The airport features a 2,892-foot asphalt runway with low-intensity edge lighting operated through pilot-controlled lighting systems activated on CTAF frequency 122.700 MHz. Night operations require pilots to activate runway lighting by clicking the microphone 3, 5, or 7 times for different intensity levels, with lights remaining on for 15 minutes. The facility operates without an air traffic control tower, making radio coordination essential for safe operations. Airport policy restricts transient student traffic, focusing on experienced pilots and local training operations. Ground transportation includes rental cars, taxis, and courtesy vehicles for accessing Weatherford and surrounding Parker County communities. The airport serves corporate aviation, private aircraft owners, and flight training activities in the growing Dallas-Fort Worth region. Weather conditions in north Texas require attention to severe thunderstorms during spring and early summer, with occasional winter ice events affecting operations. Fuel services, maintenance, and hangar facilities support the local aviation community. The facility provides convenient access to Weatherford's downtown area and regional attractions while maintaining a quieter operational environment. The airport operates in Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6/UTC-5 during DST) with elevation 909 feet MSL requiring density altitude calculations during high temperature operations. FBO services include aircraft tie-downs, hangar rentals, and coordination with local maintenance providers. The nearest commercial service airports are Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) 35 miles east and Dallas Love Field (DAL) 40 miles southeast for airline connections.

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