Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1XA5
- Coordinates
- 30.1351, -97.1486
- Elevation
- 410 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/03
- Distance from city
- 10 S
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 | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
Plan a flight from 1XA5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
3,800 ft × 100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWK · Centex | VORTAC | 112.80 | r120° / 24.6 NM |
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r282° / 32.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1XA5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS.
- FOR CD CTC AUSTIN APCH AT 512-269-7865.
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 1XA5 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 1XA5
Flying Armadillo Field (1XA5) is an airport in Paige, TX, at 410 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1XA5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1XA5 have a control tower?
No. Flying Armadillo Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1XA5?
Flying Armadillo Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1XA5?
Flying Armadillo Field is in Paige, TX, at an elevation of 410 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1351, -97.1486.
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