Medina River Ranch Airport Private
XS43 · Pipe Creek, TX · 1,216 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS43
- Coordinates
- 29.6611, -98.9566
- Elevation
- 1,216 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1971/06
- Distance from city
- 5 S
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 | 06:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunrise | 06:36 AM | 11:36Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
Plan a flight from XS43
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
1,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 7,800 ft from threshold
Runway 14/32
1,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 16/34
2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,600 ft | |
| 14/32 | 1,600 ft | |
| 16/34 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSI · Center Point | VORTAC | 117.50 | r131° / 20.7 NM |
| HDO · Hondo | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r024° / 22 NM |
| KSY · Kelly | TACAN | 112.00 | r303° / 25.4 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r264° / 25.9 NM |
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r194° / 35.3 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r275° / 36.1 NM |
| SSF · Stinson | VOR | 108.40 | r303° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS43. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC SAN ANTONIO APCH AT 210-805-5516.
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 XS43 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 XS43
Medina River Ranch Airport (XS43) is an airport in Pipe Creek, TX, at 1,216 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS43, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS43 have a control tower?
No. Medina River 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 XS43?
Medina River Ranch Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS43?
Medina River Ranch Airport is in Pipe Creek, TX, at an elevation of 1,216 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.6611, -98.9566.
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