Hillwood HeliportPrivate
XS96 · Fort Worth, TX · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:51 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:53 AM | 11:53Z |
| Sunrise | 07:17 AM | 12:17Z |
| Sunset | 07:26 PM | 00:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:51 PM | 00:51Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 25 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
FUZ 115.70 · NFW 108.70 · TTT 113.10 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | High | r303° / 8.4 NM |
| NFW · Nas Jrb Fort Worth | TACAN | 108.70 · 24X | — | r024° / 14 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | High | r290° / 15 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR/DME | 116.20 · 109X | High | r278° / 21 NM |
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 · 124X | High | r057° / 37.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS96 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- XS96
- Coordinates
- 32.9764, -97.3089
- Elevation
- 650 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
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2007/07
- Distance from city
- 12 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED BEFORE LNDG CALL 817-224-6000-CONTACT PATTIE MCCLEAN..
- FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
Obstructions
- 41 FT BLDG 250 FT WNW FM LNDG AREA.
Nearby airports
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About XS96
Hillwood (XS96) is a heliport in Fort Worth, TX, at 650 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 25 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XS96 have a control tower?
No. Hillwood is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at XS96?
Hillwood has 1 runway; the longest is 25 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS96?
Hillwood is in Fort Worth, TX, at an elevation of 650 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.9764, -97.3089.
More about XS96
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 XS96 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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