Airport information
- FAA LID
- 55TX
- Coordinates
- 30.1115, -94.2581
- Elevation
- 39 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1974/04
- Distance from city
- 7 W
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 | 05:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunrise | 06:16 AM | 11:16Z |
| Sunset | 08:21 PM | 01:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:49 PM | 01:49Z |
Plan a flight from 55TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,200 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 35 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPT · Beaumont | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r301° / 16 NM |
| DAS · Daisetta | VORTAC | 116.90 | r098° / 20.6 NM |
| SBI · Sabine Pass | VOR-DME | 115.40 | r329° / 28 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 55TX. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844.
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 55TX 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 55TX
Stonecipher Airport (55TX) is an airport in Beaumont, TX, at 39 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 55TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 55TX have a control tower?
No. Stonecipher Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 55TX?
Stonecipher Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 55TX?
Stonecipher Airport is in Beaumont, TX, at an elevation of 39 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1115, -94.2581.
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