Smith Aviation Inc Airport Private
78XS · El Campo, TX · 75 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78XS
- Coordinates
- 29.0530, -96.2622
- Elevation
- 75 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1979/02
- Distance from city
- 3 W
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 | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM | 11:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 01:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 01:54Z |
Plan a flight from 78XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSX · Palacios | VORTAC | 117.30 | r000° / 17.5 NM |
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r167° / 36.7 NM |
| VCT · Victoria | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r070° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPNS ONLY PRVDD A CLEAR MNM 20:1 APCH SLOPE ESTABD & MAINTD OVER ANY OBSTNS AT RWY ENDS.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 78XS 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 78XS
Smith Aviation Inc Airport (78XS) is an airport in El Campo, TX, at 75 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78XS have a control tower?
No. Smith Aviation Inc Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 78XS?
Smith Aviation Inc Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78XS?
Smith Aviation Inc Airport is in El Campo, TX, at an elevation of 75 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.0530, -96.2622.
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