Airport information
- FAA LID
- 87XS
- Coordinates
- 29.7911, -99.2640
- Elevation
- 1,457 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1948/12
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
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 | 06:10 AM | 11:10Z |
| Sunrise | 06:37 AM | 11:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 87XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
3,800 ft × 75 ft · TURF-DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 290 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 140 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSI · Center Point | VORTAC | 117.50 | r190° / 8.3 NM |
| HDO · Hondo | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r342° / 26.9 NM |
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r221° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 87XS. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Parking
- hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRE DATES THE ACT.
- DEER ON AND INVOF RWY.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- RANCH HEADQUARTERS 1 MI E ON BLUFFS FM ARPT.
- CELL 979-450-8014
- ADDNL OBSTN-HOUSE 1000' FROM THR & APPROXIMATELY 150' ABOVE ARPT ELEVATION.
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 87XS 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 87XS
Cinco B Ranch Airport (87XS) is an airport in Medina, TX, at 1,457 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 87XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 87XS have a control tower?
No. Cinco B 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 87XS?
Cinco B Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 87XS?
Cinco B Ranch Airport is in Medina, TX, at an elevation of 1,457 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7911, -99.2640.
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