Airport information
- FAA LID
- 49XS
- Coordinates
- 31.4483, -98.3211
- Elevation
- 1,370 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2008/03
- 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 | 06:01 AM | 11:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 11:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from 49XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 12 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
3,600 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 298 ft, 7,392 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGJ · Gooch Springs | VORTAC | 112.50 | r330° / 18.3 NM |
| LZZ · Lampasas | VORTAC | 112.50 | r322° / 18.3 NM |
| GRK · Gray | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r307° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR AND PVT USE ONLY & MAINTAIN CLEAR 20:1 APCH.
- PPR BEFORE LNDG, CALL OR EMAIL BRENT.MCCASLAND@GOLDSPRINGEQUITY.COM 325-212-2783
- LIVESTOCK ON RWY.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- BRENT.MCCASLAND@GOLDSPRINGEQUITY.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 49XS 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 49XS
McCasland Ranch Airport (49XS) is an airport in Star, TX, at 1,370 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 49XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 49XS have a control tower?
No. McCasland 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 49XS?
McCasland Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 49XS?
McCasland Ranch Airport is in Star, TX, at an elevation of 1,370 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.4483, -98.3211.
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