Kubecka Aviation Airport Private
3XS1 · Palacios, TX · 20 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3XS1
- Coordinates
- 28.7672, -96.3069
- Elevation
- 20 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1983/06
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 06:01 AM | 11:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 01:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 01:54Z |
Plan a flight from 3XS1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,640 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 8 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,640 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSX · Palacios | VORTAC | 117.30 | r340° / 0.2 NM |
| VCT · Victoria | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r097° / 36.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3XS1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD RWY 15 THR BE DSPLCD TO PRVD A CLEAR 20:1 APCH SLOPE.
- FOR CD 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 3XS1 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 3XS1
Kubecka Aviation Airport (3XS1) is an airport in Palacios, TX, at 20 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,640 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3XS1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3XS1 have a control tower?
No. Kubecka Aviation Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3XS1?
Kubecka Aviation Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3XS1?
Kubecka Aviation Airport is in Palacios, TX, at an elevation of 20 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.7672, -96.3069.
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