Airport information
- FAA LID
- 72XS
- Coordinates
- 33.6933, -95.3087
- Elevation
- 545 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
- Activated
- 2022/01
- Distance from city
- 13 NE
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 | 05:42 AM | 10:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from 72XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,000 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRX · Paris | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r031° / 11.4 NM |
| SLR · Sulphur Springs | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r013° / 31.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ERIC@WHITAKERSTOWING.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 72XS 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 72XS
Whitaker's Landing (72XS) is an airport in Paris, TX, at 545 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 72XS have a control tower?
No. Whitaker's Landing is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 72XS?
Whitaker's Landing has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 72XS?
Whitaker's Landing is in Paris, TX, at an elevation of 545 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6933, -95.3087.
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