Current Airport Data
Hillcrest Airport (7TX4) • Keller, Texas
Hillcrest Airport — fly-in living right in North Texas.
An established aviation neighborhood with a paved, lighted runway and homes where flying can be part of everyday life.
Overview
A real airpark community in Keller
Hillcrest Airport was established in 1983 and is owned by the Hillcrest Airport Homeowners Association. The neighborhood sits around Runway 17/35, with homes, hangars and taxi routes built into the community.
What makes Hillcrest stand out is its location. It offers the fly-in lifestyle while keeping residents close to Keller and the rest of the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
See Hillcrest
Runway access built into the neighborhood
These real views show the runway, homes and aviation setting that define Hillcrest.
Photos show Hillcrest Airport (7TX4) and are provided for community context; individual properties pictured may not be currently offered for sale or lease.
Hillcrest Airport (7TX4)
Airfield specs
| FAA Identifier | 7TX4 |
|---|---|
| Location | Approximately 2 miles north of Keller, Texas |
| Runway | 17/35, asphalt |
| Dimensions | 2,000 ft × 30 ft |
| Lighting | Low-intensity runway edge lights |
| Field Elevation | Approximately 710 ft MSL |
| CTAF | 122.9 MHz |
| Use | Private use; prior permission required before landing |
| Traffic Pattern | Runway 17: right traffic; Runway 35: left traffic |
| Runway 35 Note | 340-foot displaced threshold; airport records note a nearby fence obstruction |
| Approach | Visual/VFR — no published instrument procedure |
Airport information, conditions and procedures can change. Pilots must verify current FAA records, NOTAMs, prior-permission requirements and local guidance before flight.
The fly-in lifestyle
More than a house with a big garage
At an airpark, the aviation details matter just as much as the home.
- Homes and private hangars beside the airfield
- Taxi routes connecting properties to the runway
- Lighted asphalt Runway 17/35
- An established homeowners association
- Convenient access to Keller and greater DFW
Before buying
Make sure the property works for you and your airplane
Not every home or hangar is the same. Before moving forward, confirm taxi access, hangar dimensions, door height and width, aircraft clearance, HOA rules, airport-use rights, dues, assessments and maintenance responsibilities.
Hillcrest is also close to Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Pilots and buyers should understand the surrounding airspace and verify current local procedures.
Aviation real estate guidance
Work with someone who understands why the runway matters
John is a private pilot and a Texas Realtor. He understands that an airpark buyer is not simply choosing a house—they are choosing a hangar setup, runway access and a community built around flying.
He will help you ask the right questions, communicate clearly and stay on top of the details from the first conversation through closing.
Hillcrest Airport FAQ
Common questions
Where is Hillcrest Airport?
Hillcrest Airport is about two miles north of Keller, Texas, in the heart of North Texas.
How long is the runway at Hillcrest?
Runway 17/35 is a 2,000-foot by 30-foot asphalt runway with low-intensity edge lighting.
Can visiting pilots land at Hillcrest?
Hillcrest is a private-use airport. Prior permission is required before landing, and pilots should verify current airport information and local procedures before arrival.
Does Hillcrest have an instrument approach?
No. There are no published instrument procedures at 7TX4.
What should buyers check before purchasing at Hillcrest?
Buyers should verify the property’s taxi access, hangar size and door clearance, HOA documents, airport-use rights, dues, assessments and any shared maintenance obligations.
Current airport information
Plan with the latest details
This independent real-estate guide does not replace FAA publications, NOTAMs, local procedures or HOA documents.
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