Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS76
- Coordinates
- 29.7241, -93.8704
- Elevation
- 6 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2014/02
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunrise | 06:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:19 PM | 01:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
Plan a flight from XS76
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
1,820 ft × 40 ft · ASPH-G- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 1,820 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBI · Sabine Pass | VOR-DME | 115.40 | r069° / 9 NM |
| BPT · Beaumont | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r143° / 15.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS76. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL OPNS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDS; THE LNDG ARE IS LMTED TO PRIVATE USE. ALL TFC PAT OPNS TO THE WEST SIDE OF THE ARPT. A CLEAR 20:1 APCH SLOPES ARE ESTABLISHED & MAINTAINED CLEAR.
- PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED
- 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 XS76 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 XS76
Texas Menhaden Strip (XS76) is an airport in Sabine Pass, TX, at 6 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,820 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS76, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS76 have a control tower?
No. Texas Menhaden Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at XS76?
Texas Menhaden Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,820 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS76?
Texas Menhaden Strip is in Sabine Pass, TX, at an elevation of 6 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7241, -93.8704.
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