MX-0208
Balancan Airstrip
Balancan, TabascoElevation 55 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18180°T
Landing length (LDA)6,503 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,503 / 6,503 / 6,503 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36360°T
Landing length (LDA)6,503 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,503 / 6,503 / 6,503 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Balancan Airstrip is in Balancan, Tabasco. Field elevation 55 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTHOMAS HEANUE
Manager phone601-545-3111
AttendedDaily, 0500–2300
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMX-0208
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)GREENWOOD
RegionTabasco
CountryMexico
Coordinates17.8753, -91.5513
Distance from city9 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100 · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PCR VALUE: 860/F/C/X/T
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›HATTIESBURG-LAUREL REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 18; REILS RWY 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. HIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET TO MED INTST, TO INCRS INTST - CTAF. PAPIS RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY.
›CLSD TO ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXCP 24 HR PPR, CALL ARPT MGR 601-545-3111.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MX-0208 have a METAR?
Yes. MX-0208 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MX-0208 have a TAF?
When MX-0208 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MX-0208?
MX-0208 sits at 55 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MX-0208?
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.