8XS9

Rust Field

Waring, TexasElevation 1,331 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,324 ft

17/35
Dimensions
2,324 x 28 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 17
RWY 35

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Rust Field is in Waring, Texas. Field elevation 1,331 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHRISTOPHER RUST
Manager phone210-865-4543
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8XS9
SectionalSAN ANTONIO
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.9577, -98.7906
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

OTHER: CHRISTOPHER RUST 210-865-4548
FOR CD CTC SAN ANTONIO APCH AT 210-805-5516.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8XS9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8XS9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8XS9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8XS9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8XS9?
8XS9 sits at 1,331 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8XS9?
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.