Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS50
- Coordinates
- 27.3805, -98.3081
- Elevation
- 272 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- BROWNSVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1943/03
- Distance from city
- 10 W
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 | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
Plan a flight from XS50
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
3,515 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 13/31
3,260 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,515 ft | |
| 13/31 | 3,260 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALI · Alice | VOR | 114.50 | r209° / 26.4 NM |
| NQI · Kingsville | TACAN | 117.80 | r246° / 27.7 NM |
| NOG · Orange Grove | TACAN | 133.60 | r196° / 34 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS50. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MAY BE EXEMPT UNDER GRANDFATHER CLAUSE
- CHECK FOR LIVESTOCK ON RWY.
- RUNWAYS ROUGH.
- PRIVATE-LANDING BY PERMISSION ONLY
- 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 XS50 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 XS50
4G Ranch Airport (XS50) is an airport in Concepcion, TX, at 272 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,515 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS50, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS50 have a control tower?
No. 4G 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 XS50?
4G Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,515 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS50?
4G Ranch Airport is in Concepcion, TX, at an elevation of 272 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.3805, -98.3081.
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