Airport information
- FAA LID
- XA96
- Coordinates
- 35.6625, -100.3240
- Elevation
- 2,800 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/05
- Distance from city
- 12 SE
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 | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:26 AM | 11:26Z |
| Sunset | 09:00 PM | 02:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 02:30Z |
Plan a flight from XA96
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
1,600 ft × 35 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 20 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYO · Sayre | VORTAC | 115.20 | r290° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XA96. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR; TFC PATTERN LIMITED TO CATEGORY A DIMENSIONS; AND A CLEAR 20:1 VFR APCH.
- FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
- FENCING IS BARBWIRED.
- PACKED CALICHE.
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 XA96 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 XA96
En Gedi Ranch Airport (XA96) is an airport in Canadian, TX, at 2,800 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, 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 XA96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XA96 have a control tower?
No. En Gedi 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 XA96?
En Gedi Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XA96?
En Gedi Ranch Airport is in Canadian, TX, at an elevation of 2,800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.6625, -100.3240.
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