Stark Field Private

91XS · Merkel, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,104 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,484 ft 16/34
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 91XS. Nearby reporting stations: KDYS (11 NM), KABI (19 NM), KSWW (23 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:07 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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07:01 AM12:01Z
Sunrise07:26 AM12:26Z
Sunset07:42 PM00:42Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:07 PM01:07Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:07 PM → 07:01 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:42 PM → 06:26 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 074°downwind 344°base 254°final 164°45° entry1634

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
164° true
Dimensions
2,484 × 100 ft
TPA
3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 344°) on the 45° at 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
2,100 ft

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

DYS 133.60 · ABI 113.70 · TQA 114.85
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DYS · Dyess TACAN 133.60 · 63X r237° / 11.2 NM
ABI · Abilene VORTAC 113.70 · 84X High r217° / 13.1 NM
TQA · Tuscola VOR/DME 114.85 · 95Y Low r286° / 13.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 91XS — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
91XS
Coordinates
32.3310, -100.0519
Elevation
2,104 ft MSL
Sectional chart
DALLAS-FT WORTH
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
FORT WORTH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2025/06
Distance from city
9 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DAVID AND RUTH STARK
893 CR 350, MERKEL, TX
325-669-6946
Manager
DAVID AND RUTH STARK
893 CR 350, MERKEL, TX
325-669-6946
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

Contact

  • RDSTARK8858@SBCGLOBAL.NET

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About 91XS

Stark Field (91XS) is an airport in Merkel, TX, at 2,104 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,484 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 91XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 91XS have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 91XS?

Stark Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,484 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 91XS?

Stark Field is in Merkel, TX, at an elevation of 2,104 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.3310, -100.0519.

More about 91XS

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 91XS 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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