Airport information
- FAA LID
- 71XS
- Coordinates
- 31.1669, -98.2459
- Elevation
- 1,232 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2018/08
- Distance from city
- 8 NW
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 | 06:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 11:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 71XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
1,780 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,780 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGJ · Gooch Springs | VORTAC | 112.50 | r259° / 5.5 NM |
| LZZ · Lampasas | VORTAC | 112.50 | r250° / 5.5 NM |
| GRK · Gray | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r283° / 23.6 NM |
| LLO · Llano | VORTAC | 108.20 | r043° / 35.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 71XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER DESIRES CHARTING
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 71XS 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 71XS
Comanche Hills Ranch Airport (71XS) is an airport in Lampasas, TX, at 1,232 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,780 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 71XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 71XS have a control tower?
No. Comanche Hills 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 71XS?
Comanche Hills Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,780 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 71XS?
Comanche Hills Ranch Airport is in Lampasas, TX, at an elevation of 1,232 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.1669, -98.2459.
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