L Davis Ranch Airport Private
5XS8 · Brackettville, TX · 1,390 ft elevation · var 8E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5XS8
- Coordinates
- 29.5039, -100.2959
- Elevation
- 1,390 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- 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
- 1949/05
- Distance from city
- 15 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 | 06:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunrise | 06:42 AM | 11:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 01:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Plan a flight from 5XS8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
3,150 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,150 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLF · Laughlin | VORTAC | 114.40 | r064° / 26.3 NM |
| RSG · Rocksprings | VORTAC | 111.20 | r170° / 30.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5XS8. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRE DATES THE ACT.
- FOR CD CTC LAUGHLIN APCH AT 830-298-5192, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 5XS8 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 5XS8
L Davis Ranch Airport (5XS8) is an airport in Brackettville, TX, at 1,390 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5XS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5XS8 have a control tower?
No. L Davis 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 5XS8?
L Davis Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,150 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5XS8?
L Davis Ranch Airport is in Brackettville, TX, at an elevation of 1,390 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5039, -100.2959.
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