Airport information
- FAA LID
- XA78
- Coordinates
- 33.4623, -97.0710
- Elevation
- 729 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
- Yes
- Activated
- 2006/05
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
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 | 05:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunrise | 06:19 AM | 11:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
Plan a flight from XA78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
1,600 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 13/31
1,600 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,600 ft | |
| 13/31 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r003° / 34.8 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r340° / 35.4 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r352° / 35.6 NM |
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r091° / 37.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XA78. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
- RWY 04/22 MKD BY RWY END MARKERS & WHITE PAINTED TIRES.
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 XA78 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 XA78
Melody Ranch Airport (XA78) is an airport in Mountain Springs, TX, at 729 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XA78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XA78 have a control tower?
No. Melody 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 XA78?
Melody Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XA78?
Melody Ranch Airport is in Mountain Springs, TX, at an elevation of 729 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4623, -97.0710.
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