Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2XS3
- Coordinates
- 32.0198, -95.6950
- Elevation
- 487 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1963/11
- Distance from city
- 13 SE
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 | 05:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | 11:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 02:00Z |
Plan a flight from 2XS3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16 · 154°
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
4,250 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Poor)- Heading
- 154° mag · 160° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- 311° mag · 317° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,250 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | 127.45 | FORT WORTH CNTR |
Source: OurAirports — community data, not FAA-verified. Confirm on the Chart Supplement / NOTAMs before use.
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZT · Frankston | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r243° / 9 NM |
| TYR · Tyler | VOR-DME | 114.20 | r210° / 25 NM |
| CQY · Cedar Creek | VORTAC | 114.80 | r104° / 28.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2XS3. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 2XS3 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 2XS3
Glad Oaks Airport (2XS3) is an airport in Palestine, TX, at 487 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2XS3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2XS3 have a control tower?
No. Glad Oaks Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2XS3?
Glad Oaks Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,250 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2XS3?
Glad Oaks Airport is in Palestine, TX, at an elevation of 487 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.0198, -95.6950.
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