Airport information
- FAA LID
- 65XA
- Coordinates
- 30.9036, -94.6958
- Elevation
- 240 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/02
- Distance from city
- 1 N
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 | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunrise | 06:16 AM | 11:16Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 01:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:53 PM | 01:53Z |
Plan a flight from 65XA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 2
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 2 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 2/20
1,625 ft × 250 ft · Turf- Heading
- 20° true
- Heading
- 200° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 1,625 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFK · Lufkin | VORTAC | 112.10 | r171° / 15.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 65XA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- KEITH.ANDERSON.TX@GMAIL.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 65XA 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 65XA
Barnes Air Field (65XA) is an airport in Barnes, TX, at 240 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,625 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 65XA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 65XA have a control tower?
No. Barnes Air Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 65XA?
Barnes Air Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,625 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 65XA?
Barnes Air Field is in Barnes, TX, at an elevation of 240 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.9036, -94.6958.
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