Airport information
- FAA LID
- 41XS
- Coordinates
- 30.5345, -97.4198
- Elevation
- 600 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1997/06
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 02:03Z |
Plan a flight from 41XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 45 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 596 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 593 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 60 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWK · Centex | VORTAC | 112.80 | r025° / 11 NM |
| GRK · Gray | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r139° / 36.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 41XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC AUSTIN APCH AT 512-269-7865.
- F1BOSS@GMAIL.COM
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 41XS 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 41XS
Macho Grande Airport (41XS) is an airport in Taylor, TX, at 600 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 41XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 41XS have a control tower?
No. Macho Grande Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 41XS?
Macho Grande Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 41XS?
Macho Grande Airport is in Taylor, TX, at an elevation of 600 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.5345, -97.4198.
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