Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2XS8
- Coordinates
- 29.2294, -99.8239
- Elevation
- 929 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- MON-SAT 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1964/04
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 06:14 AM | 11:14Z |
| Sunrise | 06:41 AM | 11:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from 2XS8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15 · 148°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
3,300 ft × 80 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 148° mag · 156° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 337° mag · 345° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 120 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDO · Hondo | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r250° / 34.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2XS8. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC LAUGHLIN APCH AT 830-298-5192, WHEN APCH CLSD 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 2XS8 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 2XS8
Benson Airstrip (2XS8) is an airport in Uvalde, TX, at 929 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2XS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2XS8 have a control tower?
No. Benson Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2XS8?
Benson Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 3,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2XS8?
Benson Airstrip is in Uvalde, TX, at an elevation of 929 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.2294, -99.8239.
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