Airport information
- FAA LID
- 97XS
- Coordinates
- 33.4328, -96.4795
- Elevation
- 741 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/11
- Distance from city
- 6 E
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 | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunrise | 06:17 AM | 11:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 97XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,100 ft × 100 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Runway 18/36
3,150 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,100 ft | |
| 18/36 | 3,150 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYP · Bonham | VORTAC | 114.60 | r237° / 13.8 NM |
| MJF · Arvilla | TACAN | 109.60 | r311° / 30.4 NM |
| URH · Texoma | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r183° / 31 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r027° / 38.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 97XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR & PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
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 97XS 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 97XS
Tilghman Airport (97XS) is an airport in Van Alstyne, TX, at 741 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 97XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 97XS have a control tower?
No. Tilghman Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 97XS?
Tilghman Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,150 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 97XS?
Tilghman Airport is in Van Alstyne, TX, at an elevation of 741 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4328, -96.4795.
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