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Propwash Airport (16X) • Justin, Texas
Propwash Airpark — Fly-In Community & Hangar Homes near Justin, TX (16X)
True taxiway-home living in the heart of North Texas, within easy reach of the DFW metroplex.
Overview
A classic North Texas taxiway-home airpark
Propwash Airpark is a fly-in residential community about 3 miles west of Justin in Denton County—roughly 20 minutes from the DFW metro and close to Texas Motor Speedway, Alliance and the fast-growing Northwest Tarrant and Denton corridor.
Residents own homes with attached or adjacent hangars and taxi directly from their property to Propwash Airport (16X). John Naugle—The Flying Real Estate Agent with Path2Purchase Realty—is a North Texas airpark specialist who understands both the real-estate and aviation sides of communities like this.
Inside Propwash Airport (16X)
Homes, hangars and runway access
These aerial views show how aviation is built into daily life at Propwash.
Photos show Propwash Airport (16X) and are provided for community context; individual properties pictured may not be currently offered for sale or lease.
Propwash Airport (16X)
Airfield specs
| FAA Identifier | 16X |
|---|---|
| Runway | 17/35, asphalt; repaved in 2016 |
| Dimensions | 3,000 ft × 60 ft |
| Field Elevation | Approximately 804 ft MSL |
| Coordinates | N33°04.84′ / W97°21.51′ |
| Lighting | Pilot-activated runway lighting and rotating beacon; activate on CTAF |
| CTAF | 122.9 MHz |
| Approach | Visual/VFR—no published instrument approach |
| Fuel | None on field. Nearest fuel at Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO) or Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW). |
| Ownership / Use | Privately owned, public-use general aviation airport; established in 1976 on approximately 79 acres |
| Taxiway | Asphalt taxiway on the west side of the runway; hangar owners taxi directly to their personal hangars. |
Airport information and operating procedures can change. Pilots must verify current FAA records and NOTAMs before flight.
The fly-in lifestyle
Established aviation living near the metroplex
Propwash offers the true “keep your plane at home” lifestyle with quick access to the DFW area.
- Direct taxiway access from home to Propwash Airport (16X)
- Individually owned hangar homes
- Aviation-related commercial businesses permitted on the field
- An established general-aviation community dating to 1976
- A prime North Texas location near Justin, Alliance and Texas Motor Speedway
Community & ownership
Owner-maintained fly-in community
Propwash is a private, owner-maintained fly-in community where homes and hangars are individually owned with direct taxiway and runway access. Buyers should review the current governing documents, maintenance obligations and property-specific restrictions during due diligence.
Buying or selling at Propwash
Work with someone who understands the hangar and the home
John is a Texas Realtor and private pilot who understands runway access, hangar size, taxiways and what aviation buyers care about.
Whether you are buying or selling, he will explain the process, stay in touch and help you all the way through closing.
Propwash Airpark (16X) FAQ
Common questions
Where is Propwash Airpark located?
About 3 miles west of Justin, in Denton County, North Texas—roughly 20 minutes from the DFW metro.
How long is the runway?
Runway 17/35 is asphalt, 3,000 feet long by 60 feet wide, and was repaved in 2016.
Can I taxi from my home to the runway?
Yes. Propwash is a taxiway-home airpark—hangar owners taxi directly from their personal hangars to the runway.
Is there fuel at Propwash?
No fuel is available on field. The nearest fuel is at Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO) or Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW).
Does Propwash have an instrument approach?
No. Propwash Airport (16X) is a VFR field with pilot-activated lighting on CTAF 122.9 MHz.
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