X65 TXAEROSPORT AERODROME

Before you fly into X65

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,855'

MSL · field 855' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 17

H/W +11 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF X65

X65 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGYI (NORTH TEXAS RGNL/PERRIN FLD) · 10.7 NM away. Conditions at X65 may differ.

METAR · KGYI

Observed 21:50Z

KGYI 112150Z 19011KT 08SM BKN046 BKN060 33/24 A2982

Wind: 190° @ 11 kt
Visibility: 8 SM
Temp / Dew: 33°C / 24°C
Altimeter: 29.82 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 3,344 ft
Ceiling: 4,600 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

X65 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KDUA (DURANT RGNL/EAKER FLD) · 28.1 NM away. Conditions at X65 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KDUA 111737Z 1118/1218 20020G25KT P6SM OVC035 FM120100 17005KT P6SM BKN040 OVC250 PROB30 1202/1206 4SM TSRA BKN025CB FM120600 35010G15KT P6SM BKN040 OVC250 TEMPO 1206/1210 -TSRA BKN020CB FM121000 VRB05KT P6SM BKN040 OVC250 TEMPO 1210/1214 VRB25KT 3SM TSRA BKN010CB FM121400 08010KT P6SM OVC007

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–12 01:00Z

Wind: 200° at 20 kt gusting 25 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 3,500 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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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: 1 NM NE
VFR sectional: DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STEVE MERRITT
Phone: 469-759-9976
Address: 637 BELDEN ROAD, DORCHESTER TX 75009

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW: FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0700-1600

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 11 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 17

180°M

Head/Tail

+11 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	180° / 360°	3,200 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
17	—	—	—	—	—	—	22', trees, 0' from thr, 96' R of cntrln, slope 0
35	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 125' from thr, 135' R of cntrln, slope 8

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of X65 TXAEROSPORT AERODROME in DORCHESTER, TEXAS, showing runways 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

X65 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

X65 · 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
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.91

F00·Jones Field·25.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.00

KTKI·McKinney Air Center·22.1 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.91atF00Jones Field25.5 nm
Jet A$7.00atKTKIMcKinney Air Center22.1 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF ARPT.

Runway surface & condition

17/35MKD WITH ORANGE TFC CONES SET AT 70 FT. WIDE.

Approach & departure obstructions

17CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.

Other notes

PRVDD VFR OPNS, RWY 17 CLEAR 20:1 APCH BY REMOVING TWO OBSTACLES OR ADDING A 350 FT DSPLCD THR; RWY 35 CLEAR 20:1 APCH BY ADDING A 175 FT DSPLCD THR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · X65

Answer card

ICAO: X65
Name: TXAEROSPORT AERODROME
Location: DORCHESTER, TEXAS
Elevation: 855 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,855 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 17/35 · 3,200 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: –
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 190° at 11 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 17

TXAEROSPORT AERODROME sits near Dorchester, Texas. Field elevation is 855 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,200 ft of turf. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,855 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Wildlife is present on and near the airport, so keep your scan active on final and in the pattern. The published remarks also call out runway 17/35 markings with orange cones set at 70 ft wide. For VFR operations, runway 17 has a clear 20 to 1 approach only if two obstacles are removed or a 350 ft displaced threshold is used. Runway 35 has a clear 20 to 1 approach only if a 175 ft displaced threshold is added. The controlling obstacle on runway 17 exceeds a 45 degree slope. No on-field FBOs are listed. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584 before departure if you need it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at X65?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 1,855 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Does X65 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for X65. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

What is the longest runway at X65?

X65 has one runway. Runway 17/35 is the longest runway at 3,200 ft and it is turf.

Is X65 towered?

No. X65 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.

Which runway should I expect to use at X65?

The field has one runway, 17/35. Published remarks note runway 17 has obstacle issues on the approach path. Review the current Chart Supplement before planning a landing.

Are there wildlife hazards at X65?

Yes. Wildlife is present on and near the airport. Plan for an active scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Are there any on-field FBOs at X65?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

What should I know about runway 17/35 at X65?

Runway 17/35 is marked with orange traffic cones set at 70 ft wide. The published remarks also note obstacle and displaced-threshold considerations on both ends. Verify the current Chart Supplement before using the strip.

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