Ever considered where Mansfield, Texas keeps its aircraft? Hess Airport is located just four miles southwest of Mansfield. It offers a unique glimpse into Texas aviation.
Hess Airport’s story is rooted in private ownership. Ray Hess owned the airport. His contact information was Rt 2, Box 146B Mansfield, TX 76063. He could be reached at 817-473-1470.
FAA data suggests Hess Airport is at N32°33.36′ latitude and W97°12.38′ longitude. The airport elevation is estimated at 673 feet above sea level. This places it in Tarrant County.
Hess Airport features a single turf runway. It is designated 08/26. This runway measures 1900 x 100 feet or 579 x 30 meters. Expect trees near Runway 26. They stand 100 feet from the runway.
Communication is key for any airport. Hess Airport relies on nearby navigation aids. AWOS-3PT at Fort Worth Spinks Airport is one option. It operates on 120.025 MHz. The phone number is 817-426-4172. ATIS at FWS shares the same frequency. ASOS at Arlington Municipal Airport operates on 127.375 MHz. Their number is 817-557-0251.
Several airports are near Hess Airport. Fort Worth Spinks Airport is 5.2 miles away. Arlington Municipal Airport is 8.6 miles away. Grand Prairie Municipal Airport is 11.8 miles away. Dallas Executive Airport is about 22 miles from Hess Airport. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is around 26 miles away. Dallas Love Field is approximately 29 miles from Hess Airport.
Hess Airport once had a private designation. It offered a wind indicator but no control tower. Landing fees were not charged.
Please note that Hess Airport is currently closed indefinitely. This closure impacts its status as an active airfield.