Airport information
- FAA LID
- XA08
- Coordinates
- 28.1574, -99.0955
- Elevation
- 340 ft MSL
- 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
- 2003/08
- Distance from city
- 18 W
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 | 06:14 AM | 11:14Z |
| Sunrise | 06:40 AM | 11:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 02:03Z |
Plan a flight from XA08
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
4,740 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 186° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 6° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,740 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| COT · Cotulla | VORTAC | 115.80 | r167° / 18.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XA08. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THE TFC PATTERN IS LIMITED TO THE EAST SIDE OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- ACTVT LIRL RY 18/36 & PAPI (2-BOX) - 122.775.
- RANCH 830-676-3598.
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 XA08 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 XA08
Los Cuernos Ranch Airport (XA08) is an airport in Cotulla, TX, at 340 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,740 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XA08, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XA08 have a control tower?
No. Los Cuernos 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 XA08?
Los Cuernos Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,740 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XA08?
Los Cuernos Ranch Airport is in Cotulla, TX, at an elevation of 340 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.1574, -99.0955.
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