Airport information
- FAA LID
- 18XS
- Coordinates
- 33.7980, -101.0266
- Elevation
- 3,000 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1977/12
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:05 AM | 11:05Z |
| Sunrise | 06:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 02:27Z |
Plan a flight from 18XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 4,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,400 ft × 40 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTH · Guthrie | VORTAC | 114.50 | r262° / 34.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 18XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED RWY THRS ARE LOCATED SO AS TO PROVIDE A MIN 20:1 CLEARANCE OVER OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE FINAL APCH AREAS.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- ROUGH & NOT MAINTAINED.
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 18XS 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 18XS
Gardner Farm Airport (18XS) is an airport in Mc Adoo, TX, at 3,000 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 18XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 18XS have a control tower?
No. Gardner Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 18XS?
Gardner Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 18XS?
Gardner Farm Airport is in Mc Adoo, TX, at an elevation of 3,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.7980, -101.0266.
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