Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8XS9
- Coordinates
- 29.9577, -98.7906
- Elevation
- 1,331 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1977/05
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
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 | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM | 11:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
Plan a flight from 8XS9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,324 ft × 28 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,308 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 800 ft from threshold
- TDZ elevation
- 1,331 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,331 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- TDZ elevation
- 1,331 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,324 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r188° / 15.6 NM |
| CSI · Center Point | VORTAC | 117.50 | r076° / 22.2 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r310° / 25.5 NM |
| KSY · Kelly | TACAN | 112.00 | r335° / 35.7 NM |
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r304° / 37.2 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r306° / 37.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8XS9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SAN ANTONIO APCH AT 210-805-5516.
- OTHER: CHRISTOPHER RUST 210-865-4548
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 8XS9 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 8XS9
Rust Field (8XS9) is an airport in Waring, TX, at 1,331 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,324 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8XS9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8XS9 have a control tower?
No. Rust Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8XS9?
Rust Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,324 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8XS9?
Rust Field is in Waring, TX, at an elevation of 1,331 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.9577, -98.7906.
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