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86XS

Gesin Ranches Airport

Sweetwater, TexasElevation 2,200 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

16/34
Dimensions
2,600 x 175 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 16
Traffic patternRight
RWY 34
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Gesin Ranches Airport is in Sweetwater, Texas. Field elevation 2,200 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRICHARD M GESIN
Manager phone915-235-9849
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA86XS
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.4001, -100.3670
Distance from city4 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRIVATE USE ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗86XS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 86XS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 86XS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 86XS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 86XS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 86XS?
86XS sits at 2,200 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 86XS?
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.