Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS48
- Coordinates
- 32.9539, -95.5775
- Elevation
- 490 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2008/01
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 05:45 AM | 10:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 11:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 02:03Z |
Plan a flight from XS48
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
2,840 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 200 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,840 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIM · Quitman | VOR-DME | 114.00 | r285° / 11.5 NM |
| SLR · Sulphur Springs | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r179° / 14.8 NM |
| MJF · Arvilla | TACAN | 109.60 | r100° / 25.3 NM |
| PRX · Paris | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r183° / 35.9 NM |
| TYR · Tyler | VOR-DME | 114.20 | r340° / 37 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS48. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS, CLEAR 20:1 APCHS AND OPERATORAMENDSOPNS TO ACCOUNT FOR 390 FT CELL TWR 3000 FT SE OF ARPT.
- 390 FT TWR 3000 FT SE OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
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 XS48 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 XS48
Marlin's Meadow Airport (XS48) is an airport in Yantis, TX, at 490 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,840 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS48, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS48 have a control tower?
No. Marlin's Meadow Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at XS48?
Marlin's Meadow Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,840 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS48?
Marlin's Meadow Airport is in Yantis, TX, at an elevation of 490 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.9539, -95.5775.
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