AAF Heliport HeliportPrivate

XA63 · Lucas, TX · Non-towered

Elevation
615 ft MSL
Longest runway
100 ft H1/H1
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:47 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:17 AM11:17Z
Sunrise06:44 AM11:44Z
Sunset08:20 PM01:20Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

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

CVE 116.20 · TTT 113.10 · MJF 109.60 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CVE · Cowboy VOR/DME 116.20 · 109X High r047° / 19.7 NM
TTT · Maverick VOR/DME 113.10 · 78X High r054° / 26.2 NM
MJF · Arvilla TACAN 109.60 · 33X r268° / 26.7 NM
FUZ · Ranger VORTAC 115.70 · 104X High r062° / 31.9 NM
BYP · Bonham VORTAC 114.60 · 93X High r208° / 32.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XA63 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
XA63
Coordinates
33.0890, -96.5921
Elevation
615 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
2005/03
Distance from city
1 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LARRY W. ABSTON
4 ESTATES ROAD, LUCAS, TX
214-213-8134
Manager
LARRY W. ABSTON
4 ESTATES ROAD, LUCAS, TX
214-213-8134
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.

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About XA63

AAF Heliport (XA63) is a heliport in Lucas, TX, at 615 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XA63, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does XA63 have a control tower?

No. AAF Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at XA63?

AAF Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is XA63?

AAF Heliport is in Lucas, TX, at an elevation of 615 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.0890, -96.5921.

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