Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3XA8
- Coordinates
- 32.5142, -97.5948
- Elevation
- 1,055 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/08
- Distance from city
- 2 SSE
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 | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
Plan a flight from 3XA8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,468 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,070 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,043 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,468 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r200° / 17.3 NM |
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 | r113° / 24 NM |
| JEN · Glen Rose | VORTAC | 115.00 | r028° / 25.7 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r217° / 30.8 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r227° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3XA8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS, CLEAR 20:1 APCHS & ALL TRAFFIC REMAIN WEST OF RWY.
- ALL TFC REMAIN WEST OF THE RWY.
- FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
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 3XA8 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 3XA8
Chicken Strip (3XA8) is an airport in Cresson, TX, at 1,055 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,468 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3XA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3XA8 have a control tower?
No. Chicken Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3XA8?
Chicken Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,468 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3XA8?
Chicken Strip is in Cresson, TX, at an elevation of 1,055 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.5142, -97.5948.
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