Airport information
- FAA LID
- 63XS
- Coordinates
- 30.2241, -98.2886
- Elevation
- 1,120 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- 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
- 1978/09
- Distance from city
- 4 W
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 | 06:05 AM | 11:05Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 11:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from 63XS
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17 · 163°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
4,100 ft × 40 ft · ASPH- Heading
- 163° mag · 170° true
- Heading
- 311° mag · 318° true
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,100 ft |
Communication frequencies
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 126.625 | CNTR |
Source: OurAirports — community data, not FAA-verified. Confirm on the Chart Supplement / NOTAMs before use.
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r079° / 21.7 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r006° / 36 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 63XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD A MNM 20:1 APCH SLOPE TO EACH RWY END MAINTD; VFR OPNS ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- FOR RWY LGTS CALL 512-444-1743.
- OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS: HILLS, FENCES, & BLDGS.
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 63XS 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 63XS
Byram Ranch Airport (63XS) is an airport in Henly, TX, at 1,120 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 63XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 63XS have a control tower?
No. Byram 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 63XS?
Byram Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 63XS?
Byram Ranch Airport is in Henly, TX, at an elevation of 1,120 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2241, -98.2886.
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