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Flat Bush Airport

Decatur, TexasElevation 862 ftSmall airport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KAFW · 17 NM SE · 55 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS

Active weather alerts

Heat AdvisoryModerate · Expected · Likely
27 0431Z to 28 0100Z
Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Van Zandt; Rains; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis; Henderson; Navarro; Freestone; Anderson; Leon
* WHAT...Heat index values around 106 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of North Texas and eastern Central Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.

OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KAFW
WIND
170@9
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind from 170° at 8 kt, visibility 10 SM, temperature 30C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests tonight mostly clear, low near 78F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: extreme heat in the forecast.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Extreme heat in the forecastWeather.gov
Monday: high near 102F. Expect high density altitude and degraded performance.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Mostly Clear 78 SSE 4 kt – 0%
Monday Sunny 102/78 SSW 9 kt – 0% Extreme heat in the forecast
Tuesday Sunny 103/79 SSW 9 kt – 0%
Wednesday Sunny 102/81 SSW 9 kt – 1%
Thursday Mostly Sunny 103/81 SSW 9 kt – 2%
Friday Mostly Sunny 104/81 SW 9 kt – 6%
Saturday Mostly Sunny 102/76 NNW 9 kt – 7%
Sunday Sunny 99 ENE 9 kt – 7%

Source: National Weather Service (office FWD). Forecast issued 0448Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for XA99. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,300 ft

17/35
Dimensions
2,300 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
RWY 35

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

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
862 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0134Z 8:34 PM
Sunrise
1139Z 6:39 AM
Loggable night
0201Z (9:01 PM local) → 1112Z (6:12 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0134Z (8:34 PM local) → 1139Z (6:39 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0234Z (9:34 PM local) → 1039Z (5:39 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Flat Bush Airport is in Decatur, Texas. Field elevation 862 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBRIAN TURNER
Manager phone817-614-0805
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAXA99
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.1344, -97.6070
Distance from city7 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

XA99 has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KAFW (17 NM SE, VFR).

KAFW Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
17 NM SE
VFR
KNFW NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field
23 NM S
VFR
KMWL Mineral Wells Regional Airport
31 NM SW
VFR
KDFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
32 NM SE
VFR
KGLE Gainesville Municipal Airport
37 NM NE
VFR
KADS Addison Airport
40 NM E
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

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OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗XA99 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does XA99 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for XA99. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does XA99 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for XA99. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at XA99?
XA99 sits at 862 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for XA99?
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.