Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3XS8
- Coordinates
- 30.1370, -95.9176
- Elevation
- 250 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- EL PASO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATTND
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2016/05
- Distance from city
- 15 NW
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 | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from 3XS8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NW
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NW at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NW/SE
4,200 ft × 100 ft · ASPH- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- 273° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NW/SE | 4,200 ft |
Communication frequencies
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 126.625 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r133° / 11.7 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r285° / 31.6 NM |
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r064° / 35.2 NM |
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r028° / 35.3 NM |
| CLL · College Station | VORTAC | 113.30 | r129° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3XS8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
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 3XS8 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 3XS8
Ken Ada Ranch Airport (3XS8) is an airport in Waller, TX, at 250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3XS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3XS8 have a control tower?
No. Ken Ada Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3XS8?
Ken Ada Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3XS8?
Ken Ada Ranch Airport is in Waller, TX, at an elevation of 250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1370, -95.9176.
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