Airport information
- FAA LID
- 45XS
- Coordinates
- 28.1311, -98.9061
- Elevation
- 330 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
- 2002/06
- Distance from city
- 22 NE
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 | 06:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunrise | 06:40 AM | 11:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
Plan a flight from 45XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
4,045 ft × 40 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,045 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.7 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| COT · Cotulla | VORTAC | 115.80 | r141° / 22.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 45XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- EXTENSION 1.
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 45XS 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 45XS
Ghost Apache Airport (45XS) is an airport in Cotulla, TX, at 330 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,045 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 45XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 45XS have a control tower?
No. Ghost Apache Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 45XS?
Ghost Apache Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,045 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 45XS?
Ghost Apache Airport is in Cotulla, TX, at an elevation of 330 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.1311, -98.9061.
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