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78XS

Smith Aviation Inc Airport

El Campo, TexasElevation 75 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,600 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
RWY 27

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Smith Aviation Inc Airport is in El Campo, Texas. Field elevation 75 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLARRY SMITH
Manager phone713-543-3692
AttendedDaily, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA78XS
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)MONTGOMERY COUNTY
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.0530, -96.2622
Distance from city3 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›VFR OPNS ONLY PRVDD A CLEAR MNM 20:1 APCH SLOPE ESTABD & MAINTD OVER ANY OBSTNS AT RWY ENDS.
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗78XS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 78XS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 78XS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 78XS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 78XS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 78XS?
78XS sits at 75 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 78XS?
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.