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71XA

Red Star Airport

Murchison, TexasElevation 530 ftSmall airport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KTYR · 16 NM E · 49 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS

Active weather alerts

Heat AdvisoryModerate · Expected · Likely
27 0431Z to 28 0100Z
Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Van Zandt; Rains; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis; Henderson; Navarro; Freestone; Anderson; Leon
* WHAT...Heat index values around 106 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of North Texas and eastern Central Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.

OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KTYR
WIND
190@6
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind calm, visibility 10 SM, temperature 24C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests monday sunny, high near 99F, low near 77F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: extreme heat in the forecast.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Extreme heat in the forecastWeather.gov
Tuesday: high near 100F. Expect high density altitude and degraded performance.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Monday Sunny 99/77 SSW 4 kt – 0%
Tuesday Sunny 100/78 SSW 4 kt – 0% Extreme heat in the forecast
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 100/79 SSW 4 kt – 0%
Thursday Mostly Sunny 100/79 SSW 4 kt – 8%
Friday Mostly Sunny 101/79 SSW 4 kt – 5%
Saturday Mostly Sunny 99/76 W 9 kt – 8%
Sunday Sunny 97 NE 4 kt – 9%

Source: National Weather Service (office FWD). Forecast issued 0641Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 71XA. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,500 ft

02/20
Dimensions
2,500 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 02
RWY 20

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
530 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0124Z 8:24 PM
Sunrise
1133Z 6:33 AM
Loggable night
0152Z (8:52 PM local) → 1106Z (6:06 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0124Z (8:24 PM local) → 1133Z (6:33 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0224Z (9:24 PM local) → 1033Z (5:33 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Red Star Airport is in Murchison, Texas. Field elevation 530 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerW.M. DECANIO
Manager phone903-707-5866
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA71XA
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.3529, -95.7162
Distance from city4 NM NNE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

71XA has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KTYR (16 NM E, VFR).

KTYR Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
16 NM E
VFR
KPSN Palestine Municipal Airport
34 NM S
MVFR
KTRL Terrell Municipal Airport
35 NM NW
VFR
KJSO Cherokee County Airport
39 NM SE
VFR
KCRS C David Campbell Field Corsicana Municipal Airport
40 NM SW
VFR
KGVT Majors Airport
46 NM N
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗71XA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 71XA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 71XA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 71XA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 71XA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 71XA?
71XA sits at 530 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 71XA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.