Skida Patch Airport Private

2XS4 · Bells, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
665 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,200 ft 01/19
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:50 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:13 AM11:13Z
Sunrise06:40 AM11:40Z
Sunset08:23 PM01:23Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:50 PM01:50Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:50 PM → 06:13 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:23 PM → 05:40 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 100°downwind 010°base 280°final 190°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
190° true
Dimensions
1,200 × 45 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 010°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 2XS4 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 2XS4 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BYP 114.60 · MJF 109.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BYP · Bonham VORTAC 114.60 · 93X High r305° / 11.4 NM
MJF · Arvilla TACAN 109.60 · 33X r329° / 39.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2XS4 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
2XS4
Coordinates
33.6614, -96.4064
Elevation
665 ft MSL
Sectional chart
DALLAS-FT WORTH
Airport use
Private
Status
Closed indefinitely
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT WORTH · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2005/03
Distance from city
3 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
GEORGE A. HASKELL
5527 DUGAN CHAPEL ROAD, BELLS, TX
903-965-7961
Manager
GEORGE A. HASKELL
5527 DUGAN CHAPEL ROAD, BELLS, TX
903-965-7961
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: TT98 Kelly Air Field (private) (3 NM) · 99TE Pritchard Airport (private) (3 NM) · 65TE Windwood Farm Airport (private) (6 NM) · 20TA Mag Drop Airport (6 NM) · 3TX2 Lewis Field (private) (9 NM)

About 2XS4

Skida Patch Airport (2XS4) is an airport in Bells, TX, at 665 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2XS4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 2XS4 have a control tower?

No. Skida Patch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 2XS4?

Skida Patch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 2XS4?

Skida Patch Airport is in Bells, TX, at an elevation of 665 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6614, -96.4064.

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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 2XS4 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.