Airport information
- FAA LID
- 71XA
- Coordinates
- 32.3529, -95.7162
- Elevation
- 530 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2013/11
- Distance from city
- 4 NNE
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 | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
Plan a flight from 71XA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 2
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 2 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 2/20
2,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYR · Tyler | VOR-DME | 114.20 | r263° / 15.9 NM |
| FZT · Frankston | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r325° / 19.2 NM |
| CQY · Cedar Creek | VORTAC | 114.80 | r062° / 27.4 NM |
| UIM · Quitman | VOR-DME | 114.00 | r201° / 36.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 71XA. 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 71XA 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 71XA
Red Star Airport (71XA) is an airport in Murchison, TX, at 530 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 71XA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 71XA have a control tower?
No. Red Star Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 71XA?
Red Star Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 71XA?
Red Star Airport is in Murchison, TX, at an elevation of 530 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.3529, -95.7162.
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