Airport information
- FAA LID
- XA33
- Coordinates
- 32.9587, -96.2644
- Elevation
- 540 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
- Activated
- 2005/03
- Distance from city
- 5 S
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 | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from XA33
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,700 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft, 500 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJF · Arvilla | TACAN | 109.60 | r233° / 12.1 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r077° / 32.5 NM |
| BYP · Bonham | VORTAC | 114.60 | r177° / 34.8 NM |
| SLR · Sulphur Springs | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r241° / 39.1 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r076° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XA33. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- ADDRESS SHOWN IN MANAGER ADDRESS IS FOR CO-OWNER MR. BRAD MAYNARD.
- ADDRESS SHOWN IN OWNER ADDRESS IS FOR CO-OWNER MR. JOHN CARPENTER.
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 XA33 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 XA33
Thorny Woods Airport (XA33) is an airport in Caddo Mills, TX, at 540 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XA33, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XA33 have a control tower?
No. Thorny Woods Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at XA33?
Thorny Woods Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XA33?
Thorny Woods Airport is in Caddo Mills, TX, at an elevation of 540 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.9587, -96.2644.
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