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81XA

Buttermilk Air Strip

Florence, TexasElevation 1,016 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,165 ft

16/34
Dimensions
4,165 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 16
Displaced threshold92 ft
Traffic patternRight
RWY 34
Displaced threshold105 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Buttermilk Air Strip is in Florence, Texas. Field elevation 1,016 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMARK G. KALPAKIS
Manager phone817-946-6950
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA81XA
SectionalSAN ANTONIO
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.8860, -97.7202
Distance from city5 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MARK@JOINTRESOURCES.COM
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗81XA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 81XA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 81XA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 81XA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 81XA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 81XA?
81XA sits at 1,016 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 81XA?
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.