Airport information
- FAA LID
- 31XS
- Coordinates
- 33.1837, -96.2703
- Elevation
- 638 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
- 1997/06
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 05:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunrise | 06:16 AM | 11:16Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from 31XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,325 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 150 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,325 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJF · Arvilla | TACAN | 109.60 | r299° / 12.6 NM |
| BYP · Bonham | VORTAC | 114.60 | r179° / 21.3 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r055° / 36.4 NM |
| SLR · Sulphur Springs | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r261° / 36.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 31XS. VFR sectional link above.
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 31XS 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 31XS
Fly-N-Ski Airport (31XS) is an airport in Merit, TX, at 638 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,325 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 31XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 31XS have a control tower?
No. Fly-N-Ski Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 31XS?
Fly-N-Ski Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,325 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 31XS?
Fly-N-Ski Airport is in Merit, TX, at an elevation of 638 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.1837, -96.2703.
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