Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS08
- Coordinates
- 30.8768, -99.1995
- Elevation
- 1,840 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1974/10
- Distance from city
- 8 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 | 06:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunrise | 06:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from XS08
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,200 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLO · Llano | VORTAC | 108.20 | r275° / 21.8 NM |
| JCT · Junction | VORTAC | 116.00 | r054° / 36 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS08. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY.
- RWY NOT MOWED SHORT. CATTLE GRAZE ON OR NEARBY FIELD DECEMBER THRU APRIL.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- OWNER LIVES ON AIRPORT.
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 XS08 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 XS08
Polk Ranch Airport (XS08) is an airport in Mason, TX, at 1,840 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 XS08, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS08 have a control tower?
No. Polk 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 XS08?
Polk Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS08?
Polk Ranch Airport is in Mason, TX, at an elevation of 1,840 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.8768, -99.1995.
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