Bates Field
ICAO 71TAClosed airfield
Bates Field is a closed airfield near Odessa in Texas, United States. It is listed as ICAO 71TA. The airport is located at 31.8319° / -102.2478° at an elevation of 860 m (2,820 ft). There are 2 runways, the longest measuring 1,341 m. The nearest airport is ORMC Helistop, 11 km (7 mi) away. No scheduled service is recorded for this airfield.
Data
| ICAO code | 71TA |
|---|---|
| Identifier | 71TA |
| Type | Closed airfield |
| City | Odessa |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 31.83190, -102.24780 |
| Coordinates (deg/min/sec) | 31° 49′ 54.84″ N 102° 14′ 52.08″ W |
| Elevation | 860 m (2,820 ft) |
| Scheduled service | no |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
07/25 | 610 m | 18 m | GRVL | no |
16/34 | 1,341 m | 24 m | GRVL | yes |
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