Kitching Ranch Heliport Heliport
XS65 · Austin, TX
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:46 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:53 AM | 11:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:20 PM | 01:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
CWK 112.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWK · Centex | VORTAC | 112.80 · 75X | High | r215° / 18.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS65 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS65
- Coordinates
- 30.1476, -97.7652
- Elevation
- 620 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for XS65.
Nearby airports
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About XS65
Kitching Ranch Heliport (XS65) is a heliport in Austin, TX, at 620 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS65, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at XS65?
Kitching Ranch Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS65?
Kitching Ranch Heliport is in Austin, TX, at an elevation of 620 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1476, -97.7652.
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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 XS65 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.