Maravillas Gap Ranch Private

48XS · Marathon, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,325 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,000 ft 13/31
Runway
1
Mag var
9E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 48XS. Nearby reporting stations: KMRF (46 NM), KPRS (58 NM), KFST (63 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:19 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:15 AM12:15Z
Sunrise07:39 AM12:39Z
Sunset07:55 PM00:55Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:19 PM01:19Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:19 PM → 07:15 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:55 PM → 06:39 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 040°downwind 310°base 220°final 130°45° entry1331

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
130° mag · 139° true
Dimensions
5,000 × 40 ft
TPA
4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt

Enter the left downwind (heading 310°) on the 45° at 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Approach obstacle
Hill, 200 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 48XS.

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48XS — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
48XS
Coordinates
29.9266, -103.2949
Elevation
3,325 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
Sectional chart
EL PASO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
IREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1978/06
Distance from city
17 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
E. A. BASSE, III
930 LAKEVIEW TRAIL, MCQUEENEY, TX
(210) 410-8836
Manager
CHRIS BASSE
702 GARRATY COURT, SAN ANTONIO, TX
(210) 410-8836
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • AIRPORT TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 432-376-2265.
  • RY IS OVER GROWN AND LTD TO A LIGHTER SMALLER ACFT. USE CAUTION TO LAND.
  • FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.

Nearby airports

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About 48XS

Maravillas Gap Ranch (48XS) is an airport in Marathon, TX, at 3,325 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 48XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 48XS have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 48XS?

Maravillas Gap Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 48XS?

Maravillas Gap Ranch is in Marathon, TX, at an elevation of 3,325 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.9266, -103.2949.

More about 48XS

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 48XS 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.

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