Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9XS9
- Coordinates
- 30.2731, -96.4407
- Elevation
- 275 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2005/03
- Distance from city
- 7 N
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 | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
Plan a flight from 9XS9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,334 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 275 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 275 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,334 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r259° / 19.9 NM |
| CLL · College Station | VORTAC | 113.30 | r175° / 20 NM |
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r010° / 20 NM |
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r342° / 37.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9XS9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL TFC PATS BE LTD TO THE NE SIDE OF THE ARPT.
- PVT ARPT, PPR.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844.
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 9XS9 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 9XS9
Rancho Verde Airport (9XS9) is an airport in Brenham, TX, at 275 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,334 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9XS9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9XS9 have a control tower?
No. Rancho Verde Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9XS9?
Rancho Verde Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,334 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9XS9?
Rancho Verde Airport is in Brenham, TX, at an elevation of 275 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2731, -96.4407.
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