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XS85 · San Antonio, TX · 994 ft elevation · var 5E · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS85
- Coordinates
- 29.5089, -98.5802
- Elevation
- 994 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/09
- Distance from city
- 8 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM | 11:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:04 PM → 06:07 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:37 PM → 05:35 AM
Plan a flight from XS85
Runway H1/H1
90 ft × 90 ft · Concrete (Fair) H1
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
H1
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSY · Kelly | TACAN | 112.00 | r353° / 7 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r209° / 10.2 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r259° / 15.4 NM |
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r255° / 16.4 NM |
| SSF · Stinson | VOR | 108.40 | r326° / 16.7 NM |
| HDO · Hondo | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r065° / 32.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS85. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
4502 MEDICAL DRIVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX
210-358-4000
Manager
A.J. SANDOVAL
4502 MEDICAL DRIVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX
210-358-2450
Remarks FAA
- MEDICAL
- FOR USE OF MEDICAL TYPE HELICOPERS; 15 MINUTES NOTIFICATION BEFORE LANDING.
- INBOUND ACFT ARE REQUESTED TO INFORM SANANTONIO ATCT OF INTENT TO LAND AND REQUEST THE CONTROLLER TO RELAY INFORMATION TO MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL 512-694-2465.
- FOR CD CTC SAN ANTONIO APCH AT 210-805-5516.
- LANDING FEE TO BE PAID BY RECIEVING HOSPITAL.
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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 XS85 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator.