TX0 SHANK N BANK Airport

Before you fly into TX0

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,029'

MSL · field 29' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 09

H/W +4 · X/W 12 kt R

METAR & TAF TX0

TX0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPSX (PALACIOS MUNI) · 11.5 NM away. Conditions at TX0 may differ.

METAR · KPSX

Observed 20:53Z

KPSX 272053Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM OVC024 28/24 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02830239 58007

Wind: 160° @ 13 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 28°C / 24°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,708 ft
Ceiling: 2,400 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

TX0 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KVCT (VICTORIA RGNL) · 24.7 NM away. Conditions at TX0 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KVCT 271733Z 2718/2818 18012KT P6SM OVC024 FM271900 14012KT P6SM OVC040 FM280300 15010KT 6SM BR SCT007 BKN020 TEMPO 2804/2807 OVC007 FM280700 14009KT 6SM BR SCT009 BKN015 FM281700 17014G23KT P6SM SCT022

BASEMVFR

27 18:00Z–27 19:00Z

Wind: 180° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 2,400 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 7 NM SW
VFR sectional: HOUSTON
ARTCC: ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility: TX0

Airport manager

Name: JORDAN MOREHEAD
Phone: 361-408-0793
Address: 19584 S.H. 172, PORT LAVACA TX 77979

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW: FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

160° · 13 kt

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RWY 09

087°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

12 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	87° / 267°	5,002 ft	ASPH	27 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	32', tree, 975' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 24
27	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	24', tree, 964' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 31

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

TX0 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

TX0 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Wind indicator: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.55

34R·Hallettsville Municipal Airport·46.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.25

KBYY·Bay City Regional Airport·34.7 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.55at34RHallettsville Municipal Airport46.7 nm
Jet A$6.25atKBYYBay City Regional Airport34.7 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

The airport physical address is 19584 S.H. 172, Port Lavaca, TX.Show FAA
The airport is fenced and gates are locked. For access, contact the airport manager.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 09 and 27. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 09 and 27. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runway 09/27 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · TX0

Answer card

ICAO: TX0
Name: SHANK N BANK
Location: LA WARD, TEXAS
Elevation: 29 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,029 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 09/27 · 5,002 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 160° at 13 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 09

SHANK N BANK (TX0) is in La Ward, Texas. The field elevation is 29 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 5,002 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The airport sits in a low coastal area. That means you should pay attention to wind and density altitude on warm days, even though the field elevation is low.

Published remarks say the airport is fenced and the gates are locked. Plan on contacting the airport manager for access. Runway end identifier lights are available on 09 and 27. PAPI is also available on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on 09/27 and are controlled by CTAF. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival. For clearance delivery, Houston ARTCC can be reached at 281-230-5622.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at TX0 SHANK N BANK?

TX0 has one runway, 09/27. It is 5,002 ft long and asphalt.

Does TX0 have a tower or published tower hours?

No tower is listed for TX0. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at SHANK N BANK?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any ILS approaches at TX0?

No ILS approaches are published for TX0. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you go.

What runway lighting is available at SHANK N BANK?

Runway end identifier lights are available on 09 and 27. PAPI is available on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are also available on 09/27 and are controlled by CTAF.

Is SHANK N BANK fenced or open access?

The airport is fenced and the gates are locked. Contact the airport manager for access before arrival.

Which FBOs are on the field at TX0?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

What should I know before flying into TX0 for the first time?

TX0 sits at 29 ft MSL in coastal Texas. Expect a low-elevation environment with warm-day performance considerations. Also plan for locked gate access and verify current procedures with the airport manager or the current FAA Chart Supplement.

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