Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS33
- Coordinates
- 30.0626, -93.8657
- Elevation
- 10 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1975/06
- Distance from city
- 1 S
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 | 05:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunrise | 06:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:20 PM | 01:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 01:47Z |
Plan a flight from XS33
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
2,600 ft × 43 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPT · Beaumont | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r041° / 10.5 NM |
| SBI · Sabine Pass | VOR-DME | 115.40 | r015° / 24.3 NM |
| LCH · Lake Charles | VORTAC | 113.40 | r256° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS33. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED SOUTH THR RWY END 29 IS DSPLCD TO PROVIDE A 20:1 APCH SLOPE.
- DRAIN DITCH BOTH SIDES OF RWY.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844.
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 XS33 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 XS33
Chesson Airport (XS33) is an airport in Orange, TX, at 10 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS33, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS33 have a control tower?
No. Chesson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at XS33?
Chesson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS33?
Chesson Airport is in Orange, TX, at an elevation of 10 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.0626, -93.8657.
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