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Melody Ranch Airport

Mountain Springs, TexasElevation 729 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 1,600 ft

04/22
Dimensions
1,600 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 04
Traffic patternRight
RWY 22
13/31
Dimensions
1,600 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 13
Traffic patternRight
RWY 31

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Melody Ranch Airport is in Mountain Springs, Texas. Field elevation 729 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROBIN COLLORD
Manager phone940-637-1166
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAXA78
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.4623, -97.0710
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR.
›FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
›RWY 04/22 MKD BY RWY END MARKERS & WHITE PAINTED TIRES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗XA78 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does XA78 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for XA78. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does XA78 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for XA78. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at XA78?
XA78 sits at 729 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for XA78?
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.