Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS40
- Coordinates
- 28.8003, -99.0003
- Elevation
- 666 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1960/09
- Distance from city
- 7 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 | 06:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunrise | 06:38 AM | 11:38Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from XS40
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13 · 129°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
3,000 ft × 40 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 129° mag · 136° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 309° mag · 316° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| COT · Cotulla | VORTAC | 115.80 | r008° / 21.2 NM |
| HDO · Hondo | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r156° / 34.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS40. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MAY BE EXEMPT UNDER GRANDFATHER CLAUSE.
- 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 XS40 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 XS40
Jay Kay Ranch Airport (XS40) is an airport in Pearsall, TX, at 666 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS40, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS40 have a control tower?
No. Jay Kay 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 XS40?
Jay Kay Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS40?
Jay Kay Ranch Airport is in Pearsall, TX, at an elevation of 666 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.8003, -99.0003.
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