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FBO & ground handling
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Airports / Texas / TPL
Medium airport · TPL
Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport.
Temple, Texas · 682 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
30 ratings
0
Operators based
682
Elevation ft
Temple, TexasELEV 682 FTMedium airport
4.6
Google rating
30
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
682
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to GRK
Field standing
#46 / 115
Texas airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 30 Google ratings , ranked against 115 rated TX fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (KTPL / TPL) sits in Temple, Texas, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 682 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list TPL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 22 nm), Waco Regional Airport (ACT, 29 nm), and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS, 59 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 7,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from TPL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from TPL to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KTPL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Temple Executive Air Center
Your FBO? Claim it, freeTemple Executive Air Center is proud to unveil our brand new, state-of-the-art FBO facilities. From the aircraft canopy to the fireplace in our lounge, our FBO is poised to provide you and your passengers with a comfortable and luxurious experience. Our customer service representatives are waiting for you at the front desk, ready to show you around!
- Fuel
- 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ($100 Call Out Fee)
- Executive lounge
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Fuel
- Catering
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The lounge has a good view of the ramp and most of the runways.”
Samuel Irons5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Great airport, friendly staff and plenty of space to practice”
Tim Pruitt5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KTPL
IATA
TPL
FAA / Local
TPL
Elevation
682 ft
Coordinates
31.1525° N · 97.4078° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 682 ft, TPL sits higher than 52% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,000 ft
- 16/347,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/214,740 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,000 ft
TPL's 7,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmGRKKilleen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army AirfieldFort Cavazos
- 29nmACTWaco Regional AirportWaco
- 59nmAUSAustin Bergstrom International AirportAustin
- 64nmCLLEasterwood FieldCollege Station
- 79nmKHYISan Marcos Regional AirportSan Marcos
- 82nmKJWYMid-Way Regional AirportMidlothian/Waxahachie
Location
Open the full mapKTPL · Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport · Temple, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TPL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 143 nm | 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 613 nm | 1h 50m |
| Denver (DEN) | 631 nm | 1h 52m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 670 nm | 1h 57m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 689 nm | 2h 0m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 749 nm | 2h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 794 nm | 2h 15m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 912 nm | 2h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TPL?
- Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 7,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TPL?
- Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves TPL: Temple Executive Air Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to TPL?
- The closest alternate is Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK), about 22 nm away, followed by Waco Regional Airport (ACT) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TPL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 50m (613 nm), Denver about 1h 52m (631 nm), Aspen about 1h 57m (670 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.