Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS22
- Coordinates
- 33.7987, -98.4008
- Elevation
- 935 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
- 2022/09
- Distance from city
- 9 SE
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 | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 02:17Z |
Plan a flight from XS22
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,170 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 935 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 918 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,170 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHP · Sheppard | TACAN | 110.80 | r149° / 11.9 NM |
| SPS · Wichita Falls | VORTAC | 112.70 | r130° / 14.9 NM |
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 112.40 | r293° / 33 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS22. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RYAN@GOSURFASSIST.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 XS22 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 XS22
Lame Donkey Airport (XS22) is an airport in Wichita Falls, TX, at 935 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,170 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS22, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS22 have a control tower?
No. Lame Donkey Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at XS22?
Lame Donkey Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,170 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS22?
Lame Donkey Airport is in Wichita Falls, TX, at an elevation of 935 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.7987, -98.4008.
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