Airport information
- FAA LID
- 96XA
- Coordinates
- 31.2844, -103.6439
- Elevation
- 2,717 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- EL PASO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2013/02
- Distance from city
- 11 SSW
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 | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunrise | 06:51 AM | 11:51Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 02:30Z |
Plan a flight from 96XA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
6,800 ft × 50 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 700 ft
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEQ · Pecos | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r187° / 11.6 NM |
| FST · Fort Stockton | VORTAC | 116.90 | r289° / 39.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 96XA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
- RY END 31 DSPLCD THLD MKD WITH ORANGE CONES, PLINE SOUTH AND EAST.
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 96XA 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 96XA
Gnaws Farm Airport (96XA) is an airport in Pecos, TX, at 2,717 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 96XA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 96XA have a control tower?
No. Gnaws Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 96XA?
Gnaws Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 96XA?
Gnaws Farm Airport is in Pecos, TX, at an elevation of 2,717 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.2844, -103.6439.
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