Airport information
- FAA LID
- XA85
- Coordinates
- 31.6333, -97.3167
- Elevation
- 595 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/05
- Distance from city
- 8 NW
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 | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunrise | 06:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from XA85
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
3,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT · Waco | VORTAC | 115.30 | r225° / 3 NM |
| TPL · Temple | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r003° / 26.1 NM |
| GNL · Groesbeck | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r270° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XA85. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 XA85 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 XA85
Cougar Landing Airport (XA85) is an airport in Waco, TX, at 595 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XA85, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XA85 have a control tower?
No. Cougar Landing Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at XA85?
Cougar Landing Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XA85?
Cougar Landing Airport is in Waco, TX, at an elevation of 595 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.6333, -97.3167.
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