Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS25
- Coordinates
- 29.3847, -95.6830
- Elevation
- 70 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1974/05
- Distance from city
- 8 E
Weather
METAR observed
Loading current weather…
TAF forecast
Loading forecast…
Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 01:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:53 PM | 01:53Z |
Plan a flight from XS25
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,800 ft × 125 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUB · Hobby | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r228° / 26.7 NM |
| EFD · Ellington | TACAN | 109.40 | r239° / 30.4 NM |
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r109° / 37.1 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r202° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS25. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PLINE MKD WITH ORANGE BALLS NORTH END OF RWY.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 XS25 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 XS25
Flying C Ranch Airport (XS25) is an airport in Needville, TX, at 70 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS25, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS25 have a control tower?
No. Flying C 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 XS25?
Flying C Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS25?
Flying C Ranch Airport is in Needville, TX, at an elevation of 70 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.3847, -95.6830.
Fly out of XS25 often?
Save XS25 as your home base in the SkyReady app for a one-tap Go/No-Go readiness brief, weather alerts, and automatic FAA currency — free to log.