Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1XA4
- Coordinates
- 29.8737, -96.0048
- Elevation
- 161 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 6 NW
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 | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Plan a flight from 1XA4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,970 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 163 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 100 ft R of centerline
- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 157 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 100 ft R of centerline
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,970 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r044° / 20.6 NM |
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r166° / 25.1 NM |
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r092° / 29.4 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r257° / 34.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1XA4. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RY 33 +30 FT MKD PLINE 140 FT FM THLD ACROSS APCH.
- RY 15 +30 FT PLINE 100 FT FM THLD ACROSS APCH.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 1XA4 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 1XA4
Mikeska Field (1XA4) is an airport in Brookshire, TX, at 161 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,970 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1XA4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1XA4 have a control tower?
No. Mikeska Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1XA4?
Mikeska Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,970 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1XA4?
Mikeska Field is in Brookshire, TX, at an elevation of 161 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.8737, -96.0048.
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