US-0696
Shank N Bank Airport
La Ward, TexasElevation 20 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 0990°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 27270°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
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
Shank N Bank Airport is in La Ward, Texas. Field elevation 20 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJORDAN MOREHEAD
Manager phone361-408-0793
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0696
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates28.7401, -96.4682
Distance from city7 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ARPT PHYSICAL ADDR. 19584 S.H. 172, PORT LAVACA, TX.
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›ARPT FENCED. GATES LOCKED. FOR ACCESS CTC AMGR.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-0696 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0696. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0696 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0696. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0696?
US-0696 sits at 20 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-0696?
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.