Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7XA4
- Coordinates
- 31.1612, -97.3025
- Elevation
- 721 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
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2013/10
- Distance from city
- 5 S
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 | 05:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunrise | 06:26 AM | 11:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from 7XA4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 2
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 2 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 2/20
1,500 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPL · Temple | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r106° / 6.9 NM |
| GRK · Gray | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r067° / 27.4 NM |
| ACT · Waco | VORTAC | 115.30 | r174° / 30.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7XA4. 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.
- MAY BE USED FOR SHRT FLD/SOFT FLD PRACTICE WITH PRIOR NOTICE.
- MAY BE USED FOR MIL HOVER PRACTICE.
- OVNGT ITNRNT TIE DOWN PRKG WITH PRIOR NOTICE.
- EMERG USE FIELD FOR ANYONE.
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 7XA4 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 7XA4
Buckshot Ranch Airport (7XA4) is an airport in Troy, TX, at 721 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7XA4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7XA4 have a control tower?
No. Buckshot 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 7XA4?
Buckshot Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7XA4?
Buckshot Ranch Airport is in Troy, TX, at an elevation of 721 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.1612, -97.3025.
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