The TSTC Waco Airport has two parallel runways for simultaneous arrivals and departures and is served from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. by FAA certified controllers. On-site support services include full fuel service, Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) and state-of-the-art ARFF Index E Unit.
An impressive facility, the primary runway is an all-weather, asphalt runway which has been stressed to handle wide-bodied jets weighing up to 450,000 pounds. The adjacent parking apron covers approximately 3 million square feet. On-site support services include an ARFF equivalent to Index E unit and a full-service fuel facility (Avgas or Jet Fuel) with a 50,000 gallon capacity.
The variety of available instrument and visual approach aids includes a full Instrument Landing System (ILS) to runway 17L, Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) approaches and Global Positioning System (GPS) approaches. Approach Surveillance Radar (ASR) is also available. The Airport lighting system includes VASI, MALSR, taxi lights, lighted signs, lighted wind sock and a rotating beacon.