Airport information
- FAA LID
- XA44
- Coordinates
- 31.2661, -98.4239
- Elevation
- 1,550 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2005/03
- Distance from city
- 4 N
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 | 06:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 11:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from XA44
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,200 ft × 75 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGJ · Gooch Springs | VORTAC | 112.50 | r289° / 15.3 NM |
| LZZ · Lampasas | VORTAC | 112.50 | r281° / 15.3 NM |
| LLO · Llano | VORTAC | 108.20 | r025° / 33.8 NM |
| GRK · Gray | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r287° / 34.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XA44. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- SEE AIRSPACE LETTER DATED 10/27/04 FOR CONDITIONS.
- WILDLIFE AND CATTLE INVOF RWY
- 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 XA44 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 XA44
Birchfield Ranch Airport (XA44) is an airport in Lometa, TX, at 1,550 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XA44, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XA44 have a control tower?
No. Birchfield 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 XA44?
Birchfield Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XA44?
Birchfield Ranch Airport is in Lometa, TX, at an elevation of 1,550 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.2661, -98.4239.
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