Eagle’s Nest POA
Eagle’s Nest Estates Airport (T56) • Midlothian, Texas
Eagle’s Nest Estates — Fly-In Homes & Hangars in Midlothian (T56)
A residential airpark south of Dallas with concrete taxiways, a lighted 3,216-foot runway and an established neighborhood built around aviation.
Featured listing: 2941 N. Mockingbird Lane.
A renovation opportunity with direct runway access, a 50-by-60-foot aircraft hangar and an in-ground pool is now available in Eagle’s Nest Estates. View the property →
Overview
Fly-in living within reach of the DFW Metroplex
Eagle’s Nest Estates is an established residential airpark approximately four miles northeast of Midlothian. The neighborhood centers on Eagle’s Nest Estates Airport, a privately owned, public-use airport with a concrete runway, pilot-controlled lighting and concrete taxiways.
Residents enjoy a close-knit aviation setting alongside walking, jogging, golf-cart rides and neighborhood social life. John Naugle—The Flying Real Estate Agent with Path2Purchase Realty—understands both the residential transaction and the runway, hangar and taxiway details aviation buyers value.
See the community
Runway, taxiways and hangar-home living
Authentic views of Eagle’s Nest Estates show how aviation access is woven into the neighborhood.
Photos show Eagle’s Nest Estates Airport (T56) and are provided for community context; individual properties pictured may not be currently offered for sale or lease.
Eagle’s Nest Estates Airport (T56)
Airfield specs
| FAA Identifier | T56 |
|---|---|
| Location | Approximately 4 miles northeast of Midlothian, Texas |
| Runway | 17/35, concrete, lighted |
| Dimensions | 3,216 ft × 36 ft |
| Field Elevation | Approximately 780 ft MSL |
| Coordinates | N32°30.77′ / W96°55.61′ |
| CTAF / UNICOM | 122.975 MHz |
| Approach | Visual/VFR — no published instrument procedure |
| Ownership / Use | Privately owned by Eagle’s Nest Property Owners Association; open to public use |
| Lighting Note | Activate runway lights for all operations; the runway ends are not mutually visible |
Airport information, conditions and procedures can change. Pilots must verify current FAA records, NOTAMs and local guidance before flight.
The fly-in lifestyle
A neighborhood designed around airplanes and community
Eagle’s Nest brings aviation access directly into everyday residential life.
- Individually owned homes and private hangars
- Concrete taxiways connecting the neighborhood to the runway
- Lighted concrete Runway 17/35
- Golf-cart-friendly neighborhood atmosphere
- Walking, jogging and community gatherings
- Convenient access to Midlothian and greater DFW
Community & ownership
Private property connected by a shared aviation asset
Homes and hangars are individually owned, while the airport and shared aviation infrastructure are managed through the property owners association. Buyers should verify current association documents, dues, assessments, airport-access rights, construction standards, hangar uses and maintenance obligations for the specific property under consideration.
Proven Eagle’s Nest experience
Experience representing both buyers and sellers
John has represented a buyer purchasing a home at Eagle’s Nest and now represents the seller of 2941 N. Mockingbird Lane. That firsthand experience on both sides of the market matters.
Hangar size, door clearance, taxi access, runway limits and community rules all matter. As a Texas Realtor and private pilot, John looks at those details with the same care as the home itself and stays on top of every step.
Eagle’s Nest Estates (T56) FAQ
Common questions
Where is Eagle’s Nest Estates located?
Eagle’s Nest Estates Airport is approximately four miles northeast of Midlothian in Ellis County, Texas, with convenient access to the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
How long is the runway at Eagle’s Nest?
Runway 17/35 is a lighted concrete runway measuring 3,216 feet by 36 feet.
Is Eagle’s Nest Estates Airport open to the public?
Yes. FAA airport data lists T56 as privately owned by the property owners association and open to public use. Pilots should always verify current airport information, NOTAMs and local procedures before arrival.
Does T56 have an instrument approach?
No. There are no published instrument procedures at T56.
Why should pilots activate the runway lights for every operation?
The runway ends are not mutually visible. Current airport remarks direct pilots to activate the runway lights for all takeoffs and landings because of that line-of-sight limitation.
Official airport resources
Plan with current information
This real-estate guide does not replace official airport information, FAA publications or association documents.
Current Airport Data
T56 operating information
Review current T56 data →Texas Airpark Guide
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