Airport information
- FAA LID
- XA49
- Coordinates
- 33.0904, -97.2679
- Elevation
- 668 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/03
- Distance from city
- 1 E
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 | 05:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
Plan a flight from XA49
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
1,637 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 651 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 668 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 1,637 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r334° / 12.9 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r313° / 17.5 NM |
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r017° / 21 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r297° / 21.9 NM |
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r128° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XA49. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- REF: ASN 2019-ASW-5233-NRA.
- SEED@JUSTINSEED.COM
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 XA49 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 XA49
Blue Jay Airfield (XA49) is an airport in Justin, TX, at 668 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,637 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XA49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XA49 have a control tower?
No. Blue Jay Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at XA49?
Blue Jay Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 1,637 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XA49?
Blue Jay Airfield is in Justin, TX, at an elevation of 668 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.0904, -97.2679.
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