Airport information
- FAA LID
- 69XA
- Coordinates
- 33.3498, -97.7768
- Elevation
- 950 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2009/08
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM | 11:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 01:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
Plan a flight from 69XA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,400 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 1 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 30 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r163° / 11.4 NM |
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r327° / 38.6 NM |
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 | r007° / 39.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 69XA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
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 69XA 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 69XA
Richey Airfield (69XA) is an airport in Chico, TX, at 950 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 69XA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 69XA have a control tower?
No. Richey Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 69XA?
Richey Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 69XA?
Richey Airfield is in Chico, TX, at an elevation of 950 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3498, -97.7768.
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