Maravillas Gap Ranch Airport Private
48XS · Marathon, TX · 3,325 ft elevation · var 9E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 48XS
- Coordinates
- 29.9266, -103.2950
- Elevation
- 3,325 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- EL PASO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1978/06
- Distance from city
- 17 S
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 | 06:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunrise | 06:53 AM | 11:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:57 PM | 01:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:25 PM | 02:25Z |
Plan a flight from 48XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13 · 129°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
5,000 ft × 40 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 129° mag · 138° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 200 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 346° mag · 355° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,000 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 48XS.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AIRPORT TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 432-376-2265.
- RY IS OVER GROWN AND LTD TO A LIGHTER SMALLER ACFT. USE CAUTION TO LAND.
- 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 48XS 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 48XS
Maravillas Gap Ranch Airport (48XS) is an airport in Marathon, TX, at 3,325 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 48XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 48XS have a control tower?
No. Maravillas Gap 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 48XS?
Maravillas Gap Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 48XS?
Maravillas Gap Ranch Airport is in Marathon, TX, at an elevation of 3,325 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.9266, -103.2950.
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