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XS56

Flying W Airport

Raymondville, TexasElevation 30 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,000 ft

08/26
Dimensions
3,000 x 85 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 08
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26
Traffic patternLeft
15/33
Dimensions
2,400 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 15
Traffic patternRight
RWY 33
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

Flying W Airport is in Raymondville, Texas. Field elevation 30 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLARRY WHEELOCK
Manager phone956-689-3980
AttendedNOV-JUN
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAXS56
SectionalBROWNSVILLE
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates26.4506, -97.7910
Distance from city2 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›OR 812-877-1730, 812-243-0942 (TEXT ONLY).
›MAYBE EXEMPT UNDER GRANDFATHER CLAUSE.
›INTER AT OTR TIMES.
›OR 812-243-0942 (TEXT ONLY).
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›UNLIGHTED 499 FT AGL TWR 2.25 MILES SE OF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗XS56 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does XS56 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for XS56. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does XS56 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for XS56. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at XS56?
XS56 sits at 30 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for XS56?
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.