XS59
Mellon Ranch Airport
Refugio, TexasElevation 38 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
15/33
RWY 15
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33
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
Mellon Ranch Airport is in Refugio, Texas. Field elevation 38 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLARRY TUCKER
Manager phone512-526-2225
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0830–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAXS59
SectionalSAN ANTONIO
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates28.2808, -97.2114
Distance from city3 NM ESE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.725
FREQUENCIES
Communications
126.625
HOUSTON CNTR
CNTR
122.725
UNICOM
UNIC
122.725
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC CORPUS CHRISTI APCH AT 361-299-4230.
›EXTENSIVE JET & HELICOPTER OPNS-VFR & IFR; FOR PMSN CALL 512-526-2225.
›MAY BE EXEMPT UNDER GRANDFATHER CLAUSE
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does XS59 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for XS59. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does XS59 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for XS59. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at XS59?
XS59 sits at 38 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for XS59?
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.