Airport information
- FAA LID
- 03XS
- Coordinates
- 31.3181, -100.7540
- Elevation
- 2,100 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2003/05
- Distance from city
- 6 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:19 PM | 02:19Z |
Plan a flight from 03XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
3,200 ft × 50 ft · TURF-DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 15/33
1,600 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,200 ft | |
| 15/33 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJT · San Angelo | VORTAC | 115.10 | r248° / 15.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 03XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- SEE AIRSPACE LETTERS.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 03XS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 03XS
Creekside Airport (03XS) is an airport in Mertzon, TX, at 2,100 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 03XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 03XS have a control tower?
No. Creekside Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 03XS?
Creekside Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 03XS?
Creekside Airport is in Mertzon, TX, at an elevation of 2,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.3181, -100.7540.
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