Sky Lane Ranch Airport Private
XS68 · Chappell Hill, TX · 290 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS68
- Coordinates
- 30.2569, -96.3288
- Elevation
- 290 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1994/03
- Distance from city
- 7 NE
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 | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 01:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
Plan a flight from XS68
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
1,800 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 150 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 400 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 800 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r254° / 14.2 NM |
| CLL · College Station | VORTAC | 113.30 | r159° / 21.4 NM |
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r026° / 21.7 NM |
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r351° / 35.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS68. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844.
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 XS68 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 XS68
Sky Lane Ranch Airport (XS68) is an airport in Chappell Hill, TX, at 290 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS68, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS68 have a control tower?
No. Sky Lane 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 XS68?
Sky Lane Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS68?
Sky Lane Ranch Airport is in Chappell Hill, TX, at an elevation of 290 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2569, -96.3288.
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