Richey Airfield Private
69XA · Chico, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:55 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:19 AM | 11:19Z |
| Sunrise | 06:46 AM | 11:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
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Runways
RWY 17RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 170° true
- Dimensions
- 2,400 × 40 ft
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the right downwind (heading 350°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 17
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 1 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,400 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
UKW 117.15 · NFW 108.70 · MQP 117.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 117.15 · 118Y | High | r163° / 11.4 NM |
| NFW · Nas Jrb Fort Worth | TACAN | 108.70 · 24X | — | r330° / 38.7 NM |
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 · 124X | High | r007° / 39.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 69XA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 69XA
- Coordinates
- 33.3498, -97.7768
- Elevation
- 950 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
- 2009/08
- Distance from city
- 5 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
Nearby airports
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About 69XA
Richey Airfield (69XA) is an airport in Chico, TX, at 950 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 69XA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 69XA have a control tower?
No. Richey Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 69XA?
Richey Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 69XA?
Richey Airfield is in Chico, TX, at an elevation of 950 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3498, -97.7768.
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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 69XA 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.