Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS56
- Coordinates
- 26.4506, -97.7910
- Elevation
- 30 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- BROWNSVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- NOV-JUN
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1963/03
- Distance from city
- 2 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 01:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 01:54Z |
Plan a flight from XS56
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
3,000 ft × 85 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 15/33
2,400 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,000 ft | |
| 15/33 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRL · Harlingen | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r326° / 15.3 NM |
| MFE · Mc Allen | VOR-DME | 117.20 | r046° / 29.4 NM |
| BRO · Brownsville | VORTAC | 116.30 | r316° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS56. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MAYBE EXEMPT UNDER GRANDFATHER CLAUSE.
- UNLIGHTED 499 FT AGL TWR 2.25 MILES SE OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- INTER AT OTR TIMES.
- OR 812-243-0942 (TEXT ONLY).
- OR 812-877-1730, 812-243-0942 (TEXT ONLY).
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 XS56 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 XS56
Flying W Airport (XS56) is an airport in Raymondville, TX, at 30 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, 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 XS56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS56 have a control tower?
No. Flying W Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at XS56?
Flying W Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS56?
Flying W Airport is in Raymondville, TX, at an elevation of 30 ft MSL. Coordinates: 26.4506, -97.7910.
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