Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS51
- Coordinates
- 27.4083, -98.1431
- Elevation
- 172 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
- 1960/05
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
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 | 06:38 AM | 11:38Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 01:57Z |
Plan a flight from XS51
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
3,230 ft × 110 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Brush, 100 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,230 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NQI · Kingsville | TACAN | 117.80 | r244° / 18.8 NM |
| ALI · Alice | VOR | 114.50 | r192° / 20.9 NM |
| NOG · Orange Grove | TACAN | 133.60 | r181° / 29.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS51. 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 XS51 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 XS51
Seeligson Ranch Airport (XS51) is an airport in Premont, TX, at 172 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,230 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS51 have a control tower?
No. Seeligson 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 XS51?
Seeligson Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,230 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS51?
Seeligson Ranch Airport is in Premont, TX, at an elevation of 172 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.4083, -98.1431.
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