Tightwaad Air Ranch Airport Private

XA16 · Rosston, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
875 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,800 ft 04/22
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:54 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:17 AM11:17Z
Sunrise06:44 AM11:44Z
Sunset08:27 PM01:27Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 130°downwind 040°base 310°final 220°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
220° true
Dimensions
2,800 × 150 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 040°) on the 45° at 1,900 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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

UKW 117.15 · FUZ 115.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
UKW · Bowie VORTAC 117.15 · 118Y High r092° / 18 NM
FUZ · Ranger VORTAC 115.70 · 104X High r332° / 39.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XA16 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
XA16
Coordinates
33.4942, -97.4656
Elevation
875 ft MSL
Sectional chart
DALLAS-FT WORTH
Airport use
Private
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
2004/01
Distance from city
1 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
GC-TW2 LLC
PO BOX 189, ERA, TX
940-768-2223
Manager
GRAHAM & CINDY SWANK
PO BOX 189, ERA, TX
940-768-2223
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About XA16

Tightwaad Air Ranch Airport (XA16) is an airport in Rosston, TX, at 875 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XA16, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does XA16 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at XA16?

Tightwaad Air Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is XA16?

Tightwaad Air Ranch Airport is in Rosston, TX, at an elevation of 875 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4942, -97.4656.

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